Done and Dusted...

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Well, it is done! I've had a peek at my incisions and they don't look too bad! I am in a bit of pain, but I'd put it at a solid 5.5 when the meds wear off. I've got reminders set on my phone so I don't forget to take them. 

I didn't sleep much last night. I kept having nightmares about the surgery. I got up at 2:30 and prayed for God to take away the anxiety and was able to go back to sleep (without dreams!). I got up at 5:00am because I couldn't sleep any longer. I cleaned the kitchen, and both bathrooms then washed some clothes and made sure I had everything ready for the day, and then got myself ready. I was definitely ready for a rest when I got to the surgery center, LOL!

The surgery went well, according to Scott. The Dr. spoke to him since I was unlikely to remember anything. Waking up was quite unpleasant though. I woke up coughing and gasping for breath & feeling like someone punched me in the mouth. The nurse sat me up quickly and called the anesthesiologist who ordered a breathing treatment. I was told they had a very hard time intubating me. I did tell them I would be beforehand, LOL. So my throat swelled and I choked on mucus, EWW, sorry TMI. I had a fat lip & my jaw was killing me. I wasn't anxious about the surgery at all. I was anxious about being intubated...and it appears for good reason. The pain from my lip, throat, and jaw, and from coughing constantly has been worse than the pain from my incisions at the moment. Pray for Scott tonight, LOL...I have a feeling I am going to snore!! 

Everyone I met today at Surgcare Wilmington was so nice! From the woman who checked me in, to my kind & cheerful doctor, my pre-op nurse, and the AMAZING post-op nurse who was so, so nice, God heard your prayers on my behalf and everyone took such good care of me. Even with the intubation issues, everyone was right on top of it and made sure I was ok. Thank you loved ones! 

I'm a bit loopy at the moment, so I am going to stop here tonight but wanted to be sure to update everyone and most importantly thank you loved ones for your prayers. I felt them the entire day. 




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