Post-Op: Day Four

Excruciating! It's hard to believe that pain could exist worse than this and harder to believe that this was masked by a nerve block up until a few hours ago. My right big toe feels as though it's constantly being hammered and scalded at the same time. Getting up isn't even an option at this point.

Oh, and Happy Mother's Day to me!

2am

Percocet x1

5:30am: Awful pain. 

Percocet x1

7:15am: This is maybe the worst pain I've ever had. I know that my mastectomy hurt but at least I could walk around.  I need to knock myself out somehow. Of course, choices are limited in that I'm now on Missy's couch in Richmond. I miss my pain pump!!

Percocet x2

Phillips x2

Aspirin x3

10am: Pain is managed better.

11:30am

Percocet x2

Digestzen x1

I was able to take a bath and clean up for Mother's Day lunch. It felt great to get in the tub again. Definitely a highlight of the day. Beanie and Papa came over to Missy's for lunch and all the kids are hanging out.

3pm; My pain is definitely better however I have to stay on track with pain meds. Two percocets wear off after only about 3-4 hours. 

Percocet x2

6pm: Headed home from Richmond now. My big toe is already starting to pound. My pills get me through 3 hours. That's it. The pain comes on quickly and is unbearable. 

Percocet x2

Promethazine x1

8pm: 

Me: Sobbing in pain. 

Jack: "Mom, I think it's time for you to have some more ice on your ankle. I will plug it in for you and keep you company."

#my10thMothersDay #proudmommoments #anklesurgerysucks

11pm

Percocet x1