[chattiesmom]

Hello friends, first of all, I need to apologize for not posting earlier. After I got home I took a couple of naps, got excited about the raffle and then forgot. Can I blame it on the drugs ???? -- the are REALLY good!

So here's the long version.....

I got to the hospital for their out patient cattle call at 5:30 am this morning. I was first up for my doctor so things started pretty fast - you know, pee for the last time and ditch your clothes in favor for that lovely tie in the back designer gown. Laying almost naked on the hospital bed twiddling my thumbs and the nurse comes in and MAKES ME TAKE MY WEDDING BAND OFF. I have NEVER had to take it off for a surgery - and I got very angry at Nurse Meanie and didn't like her the rest of the day. I have only had my wedding band off twice in 27 years . This damn surgery lasted one hour - my other surgery was a lot longer I am really pissed. She wanted me to sign a waiver so they could CUT it off if there was swelling during the procedure so I greased up my finger real good and slipped it off for the third time in 27 years I cried like a baby. Nurse Meanie put her hand on my shoulder - one of those comforting thingies - I almost slapped it off, but my good manners paid off and I just moved my shoulder away. I DO NOT LIKE YOU NURSE MEANIE!!!!!

Ok - next comes nurse needle to put the iv in - she was wearing a georgous emerald shaped diamond ring - very similar to my engagement ring (which I DID NOT wear to the hospital). So we had a nice talk about that while she was sticking and taping.

Then another long wait minus wedding band but plus needle and enough tape to wrap 3 large Christmas presents and incomes dr. sleepy to discuss putting me to sleep and waking me up again

Then comes in my bald taxi driver - why didn't I get the cute one with the hair? This guy used to be a painter - made me feel good painter turned nurse?????

aaaawwww then nurse feel good gave me a shot of something and I woke up sometime later with a bandage on my leg and needing to go pee like you wouldn't believe. I know the ortho doc was there but I never saw him. He finished me up, talked to Ron and moved down the surgery assembly line to the next case of the day.

Surgery Results -- The nerve was intact, with little damage. There was some scar tissue - which they removed as best as possible. Two blood vessels were touching the nerve, and they were schooched out of the way. A ligament was growing around the nerve, so it was moved - I am assuming that it was cut from around the nerve and repositioned.

I have a 6 to 8" cut in my foot left leg from just above my ankle to the bottom of my foot. Doctor told Ron that I am on NO restrictions except I couldn't drive today - tomorrow is another day I went home WITHOUT crutches and can start walking as soon as I feel like it.

I would like to thank everyonw who posted, said a prayer, had a positive thought, etc. God is Good and He answers all prayer. This time He in His All Knowing Wisdom has allowed me a second chance to walk again without pain. I am so very blessed!