Post Surgery

Surgery yesterday went a lot easier than I thought it would. There were no ugly gowns or caps. No yucky anesthesia that makes me barf after. No wheelchairs out- I walked out on my own! Matt was there with me it was overall a really short procedure.

The doctor gave me some meds to relax me, brought me into the OR and had me lay on my tummy on the table. He then numbed the area with a series of shots and began the next series of shots to numb the nerves in my spine. I was awake and talking with him throughout the procedure and then sat up, walked to recovery, and after enjoying some juice and pretzels (it was a fasting procedure), I walked to the car and went home to rest for the day.

I took a nap yesterday (sorry to those of you who called and texted me and I didn't answer- thanks for your love) and watched some movies with Hunter at my side. I didn't sleep really well though and still have some soreness and stiffness in the area. I'm not sure if it didn't work or if it's unhappy from being poked and prodded. I have to keep a journal everyday and bring it with me to my follow up on March 30th.

Matt leaves for China today so I'm hoping all goes smoothly while he's gone and I don't have a ton of pain that leaves me stranded. My parents are also coming to stay this weekend and see the new place so it's nice to know I'll have their company and help, should I need it.

If you give Staci pretzels after fasting and surgery....then she'll want apple juice too...

6 injection marks up the bottom of my spine