The first week of July, and I was determined more than ever to give everything I had to the completion of my album, and to continue chatting, getting to know my friends on MySpace.
As most of you know, I already had my fare share of ups and downs with colds and flu like symptoms.
When Saturday arrived I still had the linger of what seemed to be the start of yet another possible bug of some sort.
Jon, the producer, was at a wedding and of course like myself; I decided to stay at the studio and work on BV (backing Vocal) arrangements for the last few songs I have left to record.
There was no one else in, as the last person left to go to a BBQ! Funny enough, she asked if I was alright; and once again, I let pride get the better of me and I shrugged it off (putting it down to a minor cold etc...)
Around an hour later, I started to feel very ill and a sharp pain started to stab in my stomach.
I decided to firstly call my mum (gud ol mamma lol) as she used to be a nurse and would know what to do.
I came to the conclusion to call a 'National NHS Helpline', unfortunately down to the increase in Swine Flu symptoms in people, the line was held up for a while.
Eventually, I got through to a doctor, whom managed to get the address and my name off me; before I collapsed!
The next thing, I woke up to Jon, and two paramedics (via ambulance), at the studio and was taken into hospital.
I was totally disorientated and felt like I had been stabbed in the lower stomach!!
Nevertheless, It was not long before I was told that I had to be prepped and ready for surgery in the morning (as it was already late in the night).
I cannot tell you what was going through my mind because to be honest I am not too sure how to put it into words, other than the fact that I had no idea what I had in store!
I had surgery to remove my inflamed appendix that morning, which was only a 46 Minuit procedure.
However, In my mind I was sure that this was just a small tiny operation that was done everyday (which it is).....
But the following days after, I literally felt like I had been hit by a bus! Everywhere ached! I could not sleep properly for weeks a time, eating 'baby food' and taking strong pain killers was just the start.
Stupidly enough I remember the day after I had the surgery (Sunday 5th July) I was actually on my mobile checking MySpace!!
Without going into too much detail I am so thankful that my battery cut out around an hour later because I was very, very Ill from that moment on!!!!
It amazed me, how such a small operation could physically and mentally take soooo much out of you.
I can honestly say that I am now on the serious recovery; but even still, three hours on the computer and I'll start to feel the headaches come back.
Physical Training and Choreography is out for at least two months, let alone swimming and an occasional alcoholic drink.
Nonetheless, through all of this....I have come to see that In actual fact my body and mind have needed this complete rest for so long, I just did not have the strength to take it.
I cannot honestly put into words, how much your words of encouragement, love, concern and most importantly; your prayers, have meant to me these past two months.
Thank you for everything! Praise God I am ok now.
I hope you are all doing well, and soon I will be back online to catch up with you ALL!!!!!!!! but for now, God bless and have a fabulous rest of month.
Lots of Love,
Charlie xxxx
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