10 April 2010

Oh those drugs!!

First a big thank you to everyone for your well wishes.
I am home and doing just fine, now that I have detoxed from those drugs..
I will tell you all that before surgery, I had numerous fart sessions (so fearful that I would really let one loose when I was out).   They give you that little shot of funny medicine to make you woosey before they actually roll you into the OR. I remember the ride in and see the bright lights and that the OR was packed with different pieces of equipment... and then that was it.. God knows how I got from the gurney to the OR table because the next thing I recall is someone calling my name in Post op.

Surgery went a bit longer than expected, but that was my doc just making sure everything was done to his spec.  It was sure nice to get a good nap in though..
One thing that was evident .they sure do use the pain drugs (morphine and dilaudid) without hesitation (no wonder I couldn't feel my legs until the afternoon and then I got a freakin headache).

Today is different, all of my usual aches are back.
So what is the first thing I do when I get home.. I jump on the scale (big mistake.. cause that was a downer).. what was I thinking??  After all they probably pumped 2000mls of saline in me, and I have had not had a poop in two days, and you know that's got to be worth a pound or 5!!!.

So, I am supposed to still take it easy... eh!  we will see.. I do have a "to do" list.. don't they consider that in the discharge orders...
Anyway... still breezy in the NE... big change from the 80 plus temps we were treated to  the last few days... be well

5 comments:

  1. Glad to hear you got through ok. Drugs are good when you really need them so don't be the brave one. Sending good healing vibes out your way.

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  2. Barbara, I'm glad to hear you're done with all that and recovering. Relax a bit and definitely do lots of peeing before you get on the scale again - that fluid they pump into you adds poundage like crazy!

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  3. Yay, you are all done with that. Now on to living those great rules. I'm sending my best healing vibes your way!

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  4. CONGRATULATIONS Bander!!! I gained 10 pounds in the hospital...don't sweat the weight now! Feel better soon! -BG

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  5. So glad to hear that you are out and ok. Just take it easy during recovery!!

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