Well, I had my 3rd and hopefully final knee surgery last Friday. I don't think I or Mike for that matter can handle another one. We arrived at TOSH around 11:30 am. My surgery probably started around 1pm and we were out of PACU by 3:00 pm. This was definitely the fastest surgery I have had. I am glad that I have had these experiences because it makes me see the patients I take care of in a different light. I always think it is so weird being strapped to the operating table and the anesthesiologist talking you through the medicine and then all of a sudden you are gone. This time, he apparently wasn't fast enough because I was awake as the OR staff wrapped my arms real tight like I was in the psych ward. I asked if they were afraid of me hitting them and they said they didn't want me helping out the doc during surgery.
The surgeon told Mike he cut off two pieces of something and that should hopefully do the trick. As I was waking up from the anesthetic, the nurse asked me if I wanted 1 or 2 percocet. I have previously had Lortab and hated it so I was thrilled to be given percocet. I immediately said 2 not wanting to be in pain. I paid for it the rest of the night. I was so nauseous. I threw up pizza and a dairy queen blizzard.
Today, I was able to take my bandages off. It doesn't look too bad. Just 3 scope incisions. I always hate how fast your thigh muscle disappears when you don't use it. My legs look so different. I have my post op check on Wednesday and then we'll go from there.
Mike has been awesome, as usual. I really don't give him enough credit. He takes care of the kids and babies me. I love it. Thanks honey!
13 years ago
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It doesn't sound like it was too bad this time and hopefully the Dr was right and this does the trick. I know the soccer team can't wait to have you back playing. I'm always surprised when you really need the help the husbands always know and they do it without complaining. Good luck with the healing process.
So glad it was quick... Sorry about the throwing up part though, that is the worst! Hope this is that last of it for you. Merry Christmas time!
Hope everything works out so you won't have to have another surgery. We'll be seeing you in a little over a week, right?
I'm glad everything went well. Now be gentle with yourself so you don't have to have another one!!! Get well soon. CIRCE
Hi!!!! H gave me your blog, so I'll have to "stalk" you all now too, glad to hear you are on the mend, HOPEFULLY for the LAST time. Take Care.....Nat
So how was the post op. I haven't asked yet?
I'm glad everything went well. Hopefully this is the last for you for sure!
Dinner was fun last night! We really need to do that more often. And, I'm totally serious about another Wii night. I say we do it like in February, and then have a BBQ at your house when it's warm! I know that's a lot of stuff at your house, but it would be way fun . . .
Yay Percocet is so much better... Unless you barf, I guess! That sucks! But good you only have the scope incisions. I hope you are recovering well!
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