Hey, the surgery went very well. Quick. Doc said it went great, took about 20% out, which seemed less than he originally thought. Anyway, I had an epidural ? is that the shot in the back? so I was awake during surgery, watched the whole thing on a big screen. I do have the dvd so I can re-live it if I want. Since I was not out, the recovery room scene was quick. I was home by 12:30. Had a nice afternoon hanging out on the couch, feeling pretty good. Coach Lesley came over with cupcakes, mm mm, and some lovely peonies. My node was congested within minutes. Guess I know what I'm allergic to. Later that night, I took a percoset, as advised to help with pain and to sleep. The pain did finally arrive around midnight. The pills worked a little. So sleep was off and on.
But this morning (all day)......... I had a percoset hangover. Gina waited on my every need, but puke time was for me alone. Fortunately, my knee is feeling much better so I can toss those drugs out. Stick to the ibuprofen. And the icing. I had some visitors, Cornie and Val. I managed to not puke while they were there. :) I mostly just slept the day away. But by dinnertime, I had a cup of coffee and things started looking up. I walked to the living room for a few pieces of pizza. I was STARVING !
And look at me now ! I'm Blahgging ! aren't you lucky. and let's get the photos up.
Post Puke.
don't worry those are fake flowers in the background.
My responsible adult to drive me home. And who lost the discharge notes? hmm
Good thing we read them before we left.
The Cryo-Cuff, compliments of Grady. Thanks.
Da Knee...
ok, so that is my quad on the right, and my, yes, my skinny calf on the left. Guess there was some swelling.
Oh, and they shaved my knee. Don't they have to ask first ?
2 comments:
You know, there is an interesting and fairly popular social construct known as "too much information!".
But, then I must admit that we were interested in details of your surgery and recovery, so I guess I shouldn't give you a bad time. (Isn't there some beatitude that says you have to be nice to sick people?)
Come to think of it, maybe I'll post pictures of my ingrown toenail on my blog!
Somehow I think your blog should instead read "Born to Run." Oh wait ... I think that's taken already. :)
So you had the same experience I did with percoset. Not only was it no great shakes in the "make me feel better" department, it made me puke too. Oh, now Joan's going to be after me for too much information. But so help me if I see an ingrown toenail I won't need the percoset to toss those cookies again.
But Ann, I'm so glad you're finally through with it and that Dr. Kildare seems to have produced a great result. But I guess the future running results will be the final proof of that.
Glad you're on the upswing!
Catherine
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