Medical Updates

Surgery today. The procedure went fast and was complication-free. The whole typhoon went to the hospital to see me off, and joined me in the prep room. They were still there when the anesthetist started the pre-op anasthetic. I dropped right off and awoke “an instant” later in the recovery room. The kids got to see just how graceful anesthetics can be when used well.

Recovery went quickly and I was discharged before noon. C brought me home with a fistful of Vicodins from the pharmacy. When we got home, I took one of  Vicodin and slept off the residual anesthetic. C took the children to their normal Tuesday afternoon activities and I rested while catching up on work email. About 5 o’clock, though, I got out of bed and had surprise.

The topical anesthetic around the suture had worn off. Now, the surgery area is REALLY prone to sending out a stabbing pain signal if I stretch it at all. Even breathing causes a little twinge. The result was that, once out, I couldn’t get myself back into bed!

I was able to get myself settled on the couch, though. And that’s where I am now, with a full dose of painkillers two hours later….

I, uh….. I may just stay here on the couch overnight.

 

I’m not the only one healing, it seems. Dad broke his leg about  week ago. The break, as I understand it, is down near the ankle. Very similar to Mom’s leg break about 16 months ago. He’s in a boot; it aches; he’s doing okay.