I am pleased to report that I made it through the night. I actually turned out the lights early. Drifting off to sleep, however, was a waste of time. If you have ever been in a hospital, you know that they come in every so often to make sure you are still breathing, add antibiotics to your IV, check blood pressure, etc. The only good interruption was for pain meds around midnight. Slept well until the vampires arrived around 4:30 AM. Dozed again until they came in to check blood pressure around 5:00 AM.
Just had a visit from my nurse for the day, Natalie. She had come in with all kinds of bandages. As she explained, it was bandage reduction day. I had this BIG ACE bandage from my foot to my upper thigh. She was here to cut it off, bandage the dressing and remove the drain. I have had one other drain in my life, when I had my gall bladder removed. So I knew what was coming. It was not quite as bad as when they pulled the one from my chest area, but it was ouchy and I am glad that it is over. She also removed my catheter, so I will now have to get out of bed and onto my new knee to go pee! Today is going to be an adventure.
This is really a very nice hospital. I am in a private room, so I do not have to listen to a stranger sleep or moan or have company. They have some half decent TV channels, although there was little on last night. And, of course, the Internet. I will be here until Thursday, in all likelihood, before I go off to a skilled nursing center. They will be able to help me get on my feet so I can get along without help at home. Will also be a big... pardon the pun...leg up in my rehab.
So, I am waiting for breakfast, then I will get dressed and off to rehab at 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM! Stay tuned!!
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