At 8.30 am the nurse gave me anti-Embolism Stockings to wear (to avoid blood clots in the legs). At 10 am I was pushed into the operating ward. I was so hungry, had a headache and wanted the surgery over as fast as possible. The anesthesiologist explained what will be done. I have to take a big breadth of oxygen. After a while I was sleeping well.
My husband was waiting. At 3.30 pm, the surgeon told him (10 am to 3.15 pm the operation but actual it was only 2 hours) the operation was successful. He told me that everything went well and I should rest well. The surgeon clicked his fingers to test whether I could hear. I replied I hear you. He told us that my case is the typical classic case.
I was very drowsy, have neck pain and a headache. Every hour the nurse asks me 3 questions: which month is it, where am I, and what year was I born. I asked for painkillers and also anti allergic pill as I have some drug allergies in both eyes. I got a cold pack for it.
I vomitted twice when sipping too much water at one time. Then I got Peppermint tea which was good. Again, the breakfast with butter bread is not good for my stomach. I could eat apricot, yogurt and hot chocolate.
Friday, August 01, 2008 – 1 Day Post-Op:
At 10 am, I was pushed back to my own room. I was sleepy, tired and giddy. I cannot sit properly on my bed to eat lunch. I have no appetite. I ate a little fish, fruit and yogurt.
Three times per day the nurse will check my blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
I have 4 tablets - one for pain, one for swelling in the head, one for the tummy (blood clots) and the last one is anti allergic pill.
From 3:10 - 4:50 pm my family came to visit. Children looked skeptical at my tubes.
The nurse took away 2 tubes, so I have a catheter in my bladder. She walked with me, I can only walk 20 steps or less. I have vertigo. I have a jab for my blood clot in my thigh every night.
I slept after watching some TV.
Saturday, August 02, 2008 – 2 Days Post-Op:
This morning they took away the catheter. I was free! So I changed into my own clothing.
After breakfast, I slept again. At 9.50 am the visiting doctor visited me. I told him about the eye 'fly'. My ear is full, uncomfortable. After lunch, I rested. I sat in the balcony for some fresh air and the family came. They were here from 2:20 to 4:40 pm. We walked 2 rounds in the park. At 5 pm I have bad Tinnitus. I rested due to vertigo. I lost my balance.
After dinner, I walked alone for 30 minutes behind the houses. Keep holding the bar and praying, make sure I don't fall off. Pain in the neck.
Sunday, August 03, 2008 – 3 Days Post-Op:
Woke up often due to pains. Didn't sleep well. I listened to music and try to get some sleep.
After breakfast, I have painkiller, for tummy and headache. Prof. said my MVD is only 2 days, I need time for the balance to adjust. Tired, sleep and hungry. Family came from 2:20 to 3:30. Walked 2 rounds, have coffee with them in a cafe and children have desserts. Read female magazines. After dinner, I went to shower. I drank a lot of water until 11.30 pm. I went to toilet hourly. Perhaps due to hunger, had too much coffee or water in my bladder. I couldn't sleep until 4.30 am. I am very tired and have a headache.
Monday, August 04, 2008 – 4 Days Post-Op:
After breakfast and resting, the new visiting doctor came. He said I have water dehydration when I complained I have a bad headache.
Morning - headache
Afternoon - resting
Evening - fit
Rested for 30 minutes and go to Eye doctor. She named it as 'Mouche Volante when seeing a fly in my vision. She said either it will go away or remain, and it's harmless. I read a magazine in the park for 15 minutes. The park is in front of the hospital. After lunch, I rested again. I took 2 painkiller. My husband came for a walk during his lunch time. Rested from 1 to 3 pm.
Ate lots of fruits, chit chat with room partner and together we walked around the park.
After dinner, I walked for 40 minutes. Shower, TV and sleep.
Tuesday, August 05, 2008 – 5 Days Post-Op:
My room partner went for her operation at 8 am. After breakfast I have an hour of peacefull sleep. Informed the visiting doctor that I have insomnia for the past day. I also requested no further jab for the thigh for anti blood clot since I walk an hour per day. I requested to check out tomorrow because I didn't have enough sleep in the hospital and I feel much better. I'm ready to go home.
My husband came for a walk during his lunch time and we discussed check out. During the whole day I read magazines, newspapers, rested and listen to music. I called family and friends in Singapore. After dinner I walked for an hour. I showered before watching TV. My Tinnitus made me unable to sleep.
Wednesday, August 06, 2008 – 6 Days Post-Op and Day of Discharge:
At breakfast I started to do packing. I rested and waited for the visiting doctor to come.
At 10 am I checked out of the hospital.
My husband and I took tram, train and bus home. I am glad to be at home. It is over and
"NO MORE SPASMS"! God bless me!
Thursday, August 07, 2008 – 1 Week Post-Op:
I ate normally. Still feeling weak.
Friday, August 08, 2008 – 8 Days Post-Op:
I have so much nausea that whatever I eat, I threw up. So I rested the whole day.
Saturday, August 09, 2008 – 9 Days Post-Op:
Very bad headache, no solid foods except dry biscuits and Camillia tea. Bed confinement. Rest and rest. At 6 pm I was back to normal.
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Sharon Scherer, August 24, 2008
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