I’m Home!!!
I got let loose around 3pm. Earlier at the hospital I had some brief PT and OP to make sure I could do the usual—up and down steps, get in and out a car, get in and out of a bed.
I can’t believe how much easier this surgery is and I’m hoping it’s not an early fluke. I found out that they couldn’t get the spinal to work and I ended up with a General. The only downside I can tell is that it’s made my throat a little raspy. I was able to get up twice during the night to use the hospital room’s bathroom. I think the word got around during the evening to help keep the meds under control. The nurse who messed up during my previous surgery was switched to another person. I know because her name was initially entered on the white board and then it was erased and another person was added to mine. That certainly helped my sleep.
My gait seems better.
I had lunch and dinner with no accompaniment nausea. My dogs are still at my friend’s house most likely until Friday.
When we got discharged my sweet husband made an excellent spreadsheet to help me/us keep my medication under control.
My medication is very slightly modified from the last. Flexeril was added to be taken immediately and then once a day for the least amount of times. Also Celebrex once a day was added for anti inflammation. I’m still on the oxycodone to help with the moderate and severe pain.
When I got home I took a scheduled oxycodone and immediately fell into a wonderful 3 hour nap. Tonight I’ll likely be on the couch in the den for sleeping overnight. Or trying to sleep.
And finally I remembered I need to use ice, ice, ice. I had gotten out of the habit.
Swelling isn’t too bad yet and the knee on my operated side is very painful. All expected.
And now I’m off to take another stab at this couch back side sleeping position.