Had my surgery yesterday. Doing way better then with my RTKR 8 years ago. Changed doctors and so far a better experience. PT said I was doing great. Able to walk with the walker really well. I’m doing pretty well with pain but the block they gave me hasn’t entirely worn off I don’t think. Worst pain has been a 4. They did give me Tramadol and 1000mg of Tylenol every 6 hours and that’s been sufficient. I did take an Oxycodone 5mg an hour before discharge.
Home now elevating and icing. So praying things continue on this path. I had the block, a spinal, and IV sedation but also ended up being intubated. Saw the doctor before discharge but forgot to ask what happened. So hopefully I’ll remember when I see him.
FYI, one thing that was a bit funny was the first time up to the bathroom when I stood up urine just ran down my leg. Apparently even though your legs have woken up my middle section did not. Ended up being cathed but didn’t feel it Eventually everything woke up. So far I’m a happy camper.
He did tell me the 3rd day is usually the worst. But maybe it won’t be
Home now elevating and icing. So praying things continue on this path. I had the block, a spinal, and IV sedation but also ended up being intubated. Saw the doctor before discharge but forgot to ask what happened. So hopefully I’ll remember when I see him.
FYI, one thing that was a bit funny was the first time up to the bathroom when I stood up urine just ran down my leg. Apparently even though your legs have woken up my middle section did not. Ended up being cathed but didn’t feel it Eventually everything woke up. So far I’m a happy camper.
He did tell me the 3rd day is usually the worst. But maybe it won’t be
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