As I figured, I wasn’t really up to doing a post last night. But I can do one tonight.
Today is 2nd day post op – and things are going really well.
Yesterday was the actual surgery – started around 12:30pm. I was dreading having an epidural and thought I wouldn’t have one, but it turns out I did. And I was dreading about being awake during surgery. And…….. I was. I am pretty sure I was awake for almost half of my surgery – spread over two different times. I fell asleep at the start, then woke up some time later. I remember trying to shift of the bed, not fully aware that surgery was already well underway – and Dr. Brassard said, “uh uh, don’t move.” I was then awake for a bit longer before falling asleep again.
The next time I woke up was the last stages of the operation. I remember seeing 2 nurses around my head (I couldn’t see anything lower as they had a screen across my chest). The numbing was starting to come out though, especially at the top end. I felt several of the last stitches. They weren’t incredibly painful, and I just clenched my teeth and took it, like the strong girl I am.
I want to emphasize, waking up during the procedure was completely ok. And this is from a girl that got squicked out getting her first ear piercings. Things like this really affect me. But I had none of that reaction. Probably due to the sedative. But even thinking back to the procedure, I have nothing but a good memory of the experience.
The epidural did not hurt AT ALL. I felt a tiny bit of pressure, but not even the pinch you usually get with a shot. It works SO well too. It speeds recovery time immensely, and limits the trauma from surgery as well. I am so glad I got to do it.
I got my first blood thinner shot shortly after going in to recovery. It wasn’t as bad as the ones that I had in the hospital for my blood clots. I was worried it was going to be that painful.
The first night my pain levels ranged from 2-4 out of 10. I could definitely feel pain from where the testicles were removed. I mean up inside – so like the blood supply or the vas deferens. There’s still a tiny ache in that spot today.
Teresa was with me until 8pm, and it was nice having someone here beside me. I was not loopy at all and the meds have mostly been tylenol and antibiotics and my blood thinner. So, we got to talk a bit, and just hang out until she had to go back to the B&B. She did very good navigating herself here, and tonight, to the airport as well. Very Proud of her.
Today was really good – pain has consistently been 0 or 1 for most of the day. Inching back up to a 2 tonight, but I’ve been pretty active. Over 3 periods, I managed to do 12 laps around the administration station. I have been asked to do more than the other girls because of my blood thinners. Which is perfectly fine with me. I was fully capable of doing it. I did the most on the afternoon period, and limited myself to 3 laps after dinner – because I didn’t want to overdo it. I have a habit of pushing myself, and I have promised several people I would not do that this time. So, I’m being good.
Gas has been an issue – but once I adjusted so it would release, it’s been better. Doesn’t help that they fed us beans for dinner tonight. wtf? 🙂
My IV came out today. Tomorrow, the blood drain comes out – that will be nice. Catheter is a while yet. But so far it’s not been painful.
Anyway, I’m going to try and get some rest. Sleep comes in fits and pieces over night. As well, my laptop is losing battery since I’m not plugged in.
This was my first full day with a vagina! A packed full, stitched shut vagina, but a vagina none-the-less. 🙂