ember919

hi all,

just a quick post-surgical check-in. everything went well and, considering what my body just went through, i've been feeling pretty good. reading about the experiences of others has definitely helped my outlook and attitude in dealing with everything so far. my pains have been varied in placement and intensity, some familiar and some not, but nothing i haven't been able to cope with. the most difficult thing i've had to do so far is tell my 18-pound cat that no matter how piteously he cries, he can't climb up on my shoulder for a while.

my biggest problem has been in trying to sleep - cannot seem to get comfortably situated/supported no matter where i am or what position i'm in. i may be making it more difficult than it needs to be, though. i'm sleeping in the soft collar, even though doc said i didn't have to, just because it gives me a better sense of security. and i've only been taking a half dose of my normal sleep aid because i'm afraid of, well, i guess inadvertently moving wrong or something while i'm in a deep sleep.

did i mention that in addition to being a pain weenie, i'm also a clod?

oh well, i assume i'll eventually get over being so nervous with every movement. otherwise, all is good and i'm a happy camper and am keeping my fingers crossed for nothing but improvement from here.

thanks again to everyone for the good thoughts. i'm sure they helped!