So, last Thursday I underwent a 12 hour surgery that disected a nerve from my right leg and was transplanted into my face to connect the nerve on the right side of my face to control the movement of some of the muscles on the left side that have remained paralyzed due to my bells palsy episode in 2007. Things I've learned in this experience...
-I am immune to morphine and that is a crappy thing not to know post surgery while in the ICU.
-I am allergic to most other pain medicines, also a really crappy thing to not know.
-I am not a fan of the ICU nurse at Methodist...she nearly killed me, ironically her name is Joy.
-Having your ears cut open and dug around under causing a really nasty side effect of bruising and swelling.
-A common side effect of long surgery is a butt rash similar to athletes foot. It is more painful and irritating than having your ears cut open!!!
Anyway, keeping it light for the blog. I am so thankful for my Mom who has taken over my job at home and Heath for being the best sidekick to have...always keeping the humor in the air and our wonderful friends and neighbors who have brought by food and gifts...
I love you all and will keep you posted on my status. Pictures MIGHT be posted...we'll see.
Also, more importantly, Caden LOVED the first grade and his teacher. He said it was "awesome". Logan was a little less pumped about pre-k and said it was alright. He's just playing it cool, though!
6 comments:
Poor thing! How did you survive giving birth to 3 kids and not have issues with pain meds before?? Anyway, sorry for all the yucky stuff you had to go through but glad it is over.
OH wow - I had no idea! I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Roni - you were beautiful before all this happened, you were beautiful when it all happened, and you will be beautiful after all this heals. But more importantly, you have remained beautiful inside.
Keep us updated on how it goes - and I hope the pain goes away quickly.
Wendy
Can't wait to see you Friday when I bring dinner! Let me know if I can do anything else!! XOXO
You look great and I could already see your left side move up! So it looks like it is already working. Sorry you feel so bad... hopefully the pain will go away soon.
You are amazing! I had no idea you were having this done. I'm guessing this is what most are saying. I'll pray for success. I know I'm not near, but let me know if there is anything you need. Love ya!
Well, it's been FOREVER since I've checked out anyone's blog (as you can see from MY last post! LOL!) Wow, I can't beleive everything you've endured with this. But I love how positive you have always been about it. I will be praying for your FULL RECOVERY! Definitely keep us all posted.
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