Surgery went well......well, as far as I know as the surgeons didn't come to see me afterwards.....apparently they were having an audit afternoon??! It took three hours and it was a strange experience.
In the anaesthetic room they put a cannula in my hand and I thought the doctor said 'I'll give you something to relax you'. But he must have said he had given me something and put it in as soon as the cannula was in. So while he was preparing the anaesthetic I started to feel like I was going to faint. I therefore resisted it and tried to keep my eyes open, then realised he was putting in the anaesthetic and that was it - out.
I woke up in recovery and could hear the nurses around but couldn't open my eyes, that was weird. I was very sleepy for about an hour and a half but after a stale tuna sandwich I felt more awake! We came home last night....they don't like to keep you in. I was still very dizzy so they gave Adrian a wheel chair to get me to the car. Personally I think it's a bit nuts that the surgeon or anaesthetist didn't see me in recovery and I went home not yet able to walk in a straight line! However I slept much better last night being in my own bed than I would have in hospital. Results are a week on Thursday, the 27th.
I have two long scars and a fluorescent blue chest/ underarm! I'm not in very much pain at all, surprisingly, as long as I don't move. The pain may increase as the scar forms and starts to pull, but I have a bottle of morphine so I'll be alright! I also don't feel too groggy from the anaesthetic. The lovely anaesthetist......named Dr Titley....I struggled to keep a straight face in light of the operation he was about to be involved in :-) .....warned me that even if I felt ok I would still be cognitively impaired for about 48hours. So, I've not to cook or operate a kettle....again, struggling to keep a straight face! Operating heavy machinery, driving, yes, I understand that, but come on, I think I can safely operate a kettle, but don't worry, I'll ask an adult to do the dangerous bit and pour the water
into the cup :-)
Glad you're home and the surgery s behind you. Regular pain relief will keep you comfy but I would probably start with paracetamol before hitting the morphine. However it's good to have a back up!
ReplyDeletePoor Dr Titley, lets hope he doesn't work full time in the breast department. I used to work with a nurse who's surname was Nurse......nurse Nurse I need a bedpan!
So you are a partial Smurf, you could rent yourself out for children's parties.....if only you had a blue hat.....
Enjoy a peaceful weekend, try and get a bit of fresh air, no fainting though, or train driving or chain sawing or bungee jumping or 'heavy machinery' whatever that is.
Xx
Dr Titley - how perfect! I once had a urologist called Mr Fawcett -do you think they feel the calling?! Lots of love, another box ticked xx
ReplyDeleteSo good to hear that you are ok and not in too much pain. You must be so relieved that it is over and you are at home. I love that you can laugh at Mr Titley's ironic surname, I had a chuckle too! Enjoy having cups of tea made for you, and I hope you can get out in the sunshine. Ali and Ella. xx
ReplyDeleteWelcome back. Another thing ticked off. I worked with a Judge Herod and a Judge De'ath. Great fun but hard not to smile. Shout when you're ready for a walk.
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