Today I really have been doing very well. I had a pain block, a Marcaine drip, and Vicodin. Who could be too miserable with all that?
The pain block wore off, and the Vicodin did too, but I didn't take any more Vicodin for 10 hours. That was preventive, really. The Marcaine drip comes out after 48 hours and I will honestly be glad to get rid of this third breast.
The bottle of Marcaine is sort of inside my sling - it feels like a third breast. Only harder.
I have a slew of bruises and blood blisters and ulgy marks from my allergy to tapes and from being stuck all over with needles and other sharp things. I am OK with marks, as long as they don't hurt. I prefer marks to pain.
I can type using both hands now, but I haven't tried to take the dogs out myself yet. I think I could, but I will put it off as long as I can. I was alone twice today for a couple of hours each time, but the dogs held it and all was well.
The doctor, the nurse, and the anesthesiologist all told me that the third and fourth days will hurt like a, well, you know.
The surgery was done in a new large clinic, the size of a hospital, that does outpatient surgery only. They have a very thriving business going. Everyone was very kind, polite, efficient, and professional. The building is very clean and modern. They had me in and out in just a few hours. As far as surgical procedures go, it was not bad at all.
I am not enthused about the anticipated pain on the weekend, but the Vicodin is refillable.
11 comments:
Oh didn't expect to see you back so soon. Hope the pain won't be as bad as anticipated. I'll be pulling for you. Paula
glad you are doing so well:) refill the pain meds and keep them on hand:) try and sleep :) heres to friday
Deb
Take the vicodin woman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Glad to hear all went well!!!!!!!
Stacy
So glad to hear you are not feeling too bad and that everything went well. If you are already up and typing I think you're going to be just fine!
Hugs, Martha :-)
Keep that Vicodin refilled!
DON'T take the dogs for a walk. The pain med's are making you feel better than you are. Just take it easy.
Stay in and relax. Let your neighbors help with the dogs.
Missie
Thank God for Vicodin! Sounds like you are doing well. So glad to hear it, and the girls are on their best behavior too. rose~
Get that vicodin refilled! Also no dog walking, let those willing to help do so. I've been keeping you in my prayers and/or keeping really positive thoughts of you.
Glad to hear that you doing good.
Monica
dear God. I hope you are okay!
I hope that you feel better soon.
John.
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