31/07/2026
Important Health Update ❤️
Following my latest hospital appointment this week I’ve been strongly advised by my specialist team to take a few more weeks away from work to allow my wound the best possible chance to heal properly.
Although I experienced a slight setback last week there are now encouraging signs that healing has finally started. However the new skin is extremely delicate and fragile. I’ve been advised that if I return to work or resume my normal routine too soon I’m likely to undo the progress that’s been made and could end up back where I started.
With this in mind I have had to make the difficult decision to clear my diary for the whole of August so I can focus entirely on my recovery.
I am attending every other week day hospital appointments, during the last week of August I’ll have another review and together with my specialist team we’ll assess my healing and decide when it’s safe for me to return to work.
When I do return it will be a gradual process. For the first few weeks I’ll only be working one, or possibly two dogs per day depending on the breed coat type and the physical demands of the groom. My priority has to be ensuring I return safely and don’t risk another setback.
If you have an appointment booked during August I’ll be in touch with you individually over the next few days.
Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
I know this will be disappointing for many of you and I’m truly sorry for any inconvenience this causes. But to prevent anymore time off like this I need ti focus on me and my healing this time.
Thank you for the kindness support and well wishes you’ve shown throughout my recovery. Your messages have meant more than you know.
I’m determined to come back properly healed rather than rushing back too soon and finding myself in the same position again just days later.
Thank you all for your continued support.
Karen ❤️
(Just to put into context this is the state of the wound I’m dealing with right now)
