STILL ALIVE, BUT HURTING

Short version (not enough energy to get very verbose).

Dey indeed "pimped my 'rist".

I am now the proud owner of a titanium plate and thirteen screws.  Two of these may need to be removed later as they are close to the surface of the skin.

I have zero memory from some part of the pre-op till some point in recovery.  I do know (or was told) I fought a bit about being awaken.  I don't do pain well and would rather not be conscious.  They (as I was told) finally threw me out.  I wasn't quite where they wanted me in being awake, but close enough not to hold on to me.  And, they wanted to shut down for the night.

The 13 screws were needed as there was more damage than showed in the X-rays.  Seems I not only did a job at the wrist, but also split the bone part way to the elbow.

Despite my beastly behavior, and verbal abuse, Dudette and CK have been doing a fantastic job caring for me.  Even Chew spent time with me so the other two could run errands

I have been driving them crazy by asking the same questions over and over.  And when they try to tell me stuff, they are having to repeat everything several times.  They are chalking that up to the meds.

And, talking about the meds, I am beginning to question my sanity as I have been holding conversations with them and others, only to find out I never spoke to them.  Nor has any of the other people been at the house.  I've even woke myself up during discussions only to find myself in bed in the early hours (like 2 and 4am)

Just yesterday, I was at the computer and talked to Dudette (she was standing in the doorway).  Turned back to the monitor for a second and when I turned back, she was gone.  Turned out she was asleep on the couch the whole time.

Very creepy.

I do have the pictures that I will post as soon as I can get them uploaded to the box.  And, when I can get them in, I have X-ray pics of the hardware to post.

Right now, I am exhausted.  Doing this one-handed, in pain, and on drugs takes the wind out of ones sails.  Going to call this post done and go rest.

One last hat tip to the ladies for putting up with me.  I know it can't be easy.

Disorientation happens.

Comments

[martie]

Glad you are home and all is apparently well. Enjoy the drugs!

[Heather]

Sending wishes and good thoughts for a quick and complete recovery!!