That only took how many days?

[chelelev]

I am finally caught up on LJ from the day of my surgery (which was last Friday 3/21).

I did not comment much, I was having enough trouble get through everything and I did not read any communities.

I did not post on Friday in support of the "strike", Mark did bring me the lap top but I was in no mood to do anything with it.  I made him take it home, I couldn't get situated in the bed and able to see the keyboard.  Plus the light hurt my eyes and I really just wanted to sleep.

I went 3  days before surgery for my pre-op appointment and sat for 2 hours.  Dr. O really needs to add another doctor to his staff.  Had a bit of a panic because the paperwork noted out-patient same day surgery and there was no means of put me out drug noted.  Seems that is normal?  It was all clarified at the hospital, everyone starts out that way, just
only being in for 1 day, they adjust as needed.

Had to be at the hospital at 6 am.  Having been this route before knew not to pack much (crocs, toiletries, books that I never read, latest tabloids) and had Mark leave it all in the car.  They did not spend as much time with me as they did the last time.  Do love those heat blankets though. For those who don't know, I was having a portion of my bladder re-lifted so that i could pee sitting upright and not all bent over and to correct some leaking - a portion of the surgery seems successful, withholding judgment on complete successs.)

Remember seeing the operating room, did my usual comment on how small it was and promptly went to sleep.  That was the plan.

Came to  in the room when they transferred me to bed.  Mark was so happy that he had found wifi in the hospital and couldn't wait for me to have the laptop set up.  I was not so thrilled as I couldn't find a comfortable position for me, the bed and the table to be able to see the keyboard.  Told Mark to just take it home, I couldn't deal and all I wanted to do is sleep (or at least have the lights off).  I am not one for company when I don't feel good so managed to get Mark to go home.  Before he left, friends stopped by with flowers and a card.  Was a nice surprise but was glad when they left.  Slept off and on until the itch.

Ah, the opiate itch.  Stop it.  NOW.  Benydril did not work.  At this point, digging into scalp.  Took me off whatever drug was coming in through the drip and put me on oral pain killers.  Oxy.  Which is still in the opiate family and did still cause the itch but not as bad.  I could deal.  Yes, I want that ambien even though I had brought my own stash.  I had to beg for it the last time I was in the hospital.  Really, purpose was to go to sleep so I  would quit digging myself raw (downside of letting the nails grow).

The plan was once I was able to pee and empty my bladder I could go home.  Out comes the cath, increased fluids begin.  To the potty I go.  More should have outputted.  Back and forth, back and forth, ultra scanning each time, each time failing.  Finally, they reinserted the cath and I settled in for the night.  Called Mark and told him it was no go for today.  I had told him not to come to the hospital - he hates being there, I didn't want company).

More oxy, more itch.  I just didn't bother to mention it.  Haven't had the itch since coming home.

Sunday, here we go again (literally).  I finally had a shower and managed to flood most of the bathroom in the process.  There is a reason there is a drain there.  It felt so good.

I began to pass my ultrasounds.  Ta-da!  While waiting for the next urge to pee come I began to wander the halls.  In the hallway is a computer that is used by the nurses, doctors, etc to pull up info for patients and families.  It allows internet access.  I might have been out of my room sooner if I had known that.  Even before the doctor gave the clear for me to go home (I was going home that day but might have an attachment also coming with me) I was packing up my stuff and pulling out my what to wear home clothes (which was nothing more than what I wore to the hospital clothes).

I had similar surgery before and had no pain, still have the stockpiled oxy (which work,  great on a motorcycle vacation with the surprise effect of letting the passenger sleep for several hours).  This time?  Pain.  Lots of it.  Surprised by how much I hurt.  The doctor came in and removed the packing with a mention of some discomfort.  Not some, much.  This was all done vaginally do can't imagine the pain if there had been an incision.

I've been home since Sunday.  Ventured out Monday and it really wasn't long enough after by last pain pill.  Had to go out last night, had a nap before I left, had a nap when I got home andd was still back asleep by 1 am.  Didn't do pain pills yesterday or today.  Still lots of naps but have managed to stay awake since 3:15 or so this afternoon.

Can pee sitting upright, have experienced leaking when coughing.  Will wait until more healed before it becomes a concern.