Confessions of a Ferris Wheel Junkie

I have just the tiniest little veins

Recovery sucks. But I knew that. Thanks to everyone who sent along good thoughts, prayers or a call.
Yesterday was full of things I wasnt planning on ahead of time, or hadnt necessarily thought of. Took em four tries to get an IV in me. Four! The first three left little bruises and a mark from the needle and the final one that took left a gigundo purple and blue bruise. The anesthesia plan changed three times alone while I was in pre-op. I chose a spinal (where I'd be numb from the middle of my back down) and sedation as opposed to general anesthesia. We get in the operating room at the Doc says no, lets do local. (Wait, wasnt he the one recommending I go general and be completely knocked out?). Anyway, whatever they sedated me with worked perfectly, I dont remember anything after getting situated on the table and next thing I know I was awake and chatty in a recovery space. Sedation saved me the pain of a sore throat and other side effects that general can give. However - hoo boy was I confused with my body the rest of the day. One minute I'm hungry the next I'm shaking and getting sick. Lots of getting sick actually. But I was lucky to have my Mommy and my Boyfriend at my side all day. Actually my sweet Moms will be home with me until Monday. Shawn rules, he has an iron stomach and a ton of patience. I couldnt ask for a better man at my side. :)

Today I'm in usual recovery mode I guess. I type this from my parents computer, for their desk is taller and thus easier to type at while standing. I've been able to avoid the narcotic since late last night, with only a medium amount of pain - so this may be easier than expected. I made a list of movies to rent over the next ten days, and have already started in on it. Oceans 12 last night (meh), National Treasure today, Lemony Snickets A Series of Unfortunate Events tomorrow. With attempts at taking less drugs there comes more awake and bored time - but thats ok - I needed to catch up on all things tv and movie.

In the meanwhile - Dawn had her baby on mothers day. Welcome to the world little Lila Rose Padfield!