Sitting, well, lying here in recovery room and trying to summon up enthusiasm. On one hand, it’s over—two new hips to keep me going for, I hope, a long, long time! But feeling tired and left hip and leg are achy. Ice pack on my hip and just got some extra strength Tylenol.
Surgery went well, I think (haven’t seen my OS) and recovery also seems okay so far. Despite having nothing to drink other than a few sips of water to take pre-surgical pills, l am apparently peeing like a racehorse! Had an accident (with spinal still in effect I wasn’t even aware I did this!) and then when bed pads were changed I filled up a bed pan! They must pump in a ton of liquid in you during surgery, I’m guessing.
Darling husband brought me a latte which I guzzled, and a great fruit and cheese tray for lunch which I am still picking off this afternoon. Hubby left after an hour, home to take a much needed nap but will return for a visit this evening.
Will see if I can take a walk before bedtime to help really tire me out, and ask for some oxy which will help knock me out. Yes, it makes me fog headed but in a busy and noisy hospital ward it kills the pain and aching, and will help me sleep. The spinal has worn off almost completely now so I am more aware of how my hip and thigh are feeling, not really serious pain but deep aching in that whole area. It is manageable but feeling a wee bit cranky.
Dealing with grumpiness by using my cellphone for texts, emails and Bonesmart postings!
Happy hippy Wednesday to all!