triumphgal

12-27-24 Ankle Upgrade

December 27, 2024

I was up fairly early.

I made a big batch of Nuts & Bolts

I washed the mountain of pots and pans and glassware and dishes while young Sawyer dried and put away

I got the call around 10 to come to hospital for 2

I had my last cigarette

I was able to get in and out of bath and dress, all by myself for the first time since accident

I worked on the group puzzle to distract myself

I was driven to the hospital and settled in by Bill, my first husband. He is a good man

I was happy to see Paula in her scrubs, but it was the end of her shift.

I met the anesthesiologist, the nurses and the surgeon, Dr Vaile. An amazing team of powerful women!

I came out of anesthesia in a full blown panic attack

I was calmed by the fact that Paula was there holding my hand.

I was grateful that Rae-Anne showed up and stayed until I was ok to leave

I found out that my blood pressure spiked to 210/151 while still under and have been told to follow up with my GP

I laughed with the nurse about the fact that I was wearing the prettiest underwear she’d seen in a surgical ward… thanks Victoria Secret

I laughed harder when shown a picture to back up the explanation that my throat was sore because they put a vagina down it.

I enjoyed leftover pasta that had been set aside for me.

I was frustrated for the second time today by my eldest grandson.

I am waiting in the dark crying (can’t figure out how to turn on light) until I can get all these feelings out and also take another Tramadol.