Insomnia

I've been awake since 1:48 a.m. The pain meds are causing insomnia (among other symptoms) for the second time since the surgery. I'm trying to withdraw without having the excrutiatingly painful withdrawal symptoms I experienced Sunday night, e.g. chills, uncontrollable shaking, nausea and insomnia. Those are the memorable ones. At least now I have time to write this blog. I guess you could say that's a positive side effect.

The surgery happened on Monday, July 13, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. at Beacon Orthopaedics Summit Surgical Center. I have a fabulous doctor, Dr. Cha, and innumerable fabulous nurses and the anesthesiologist. The days following surgery are a blur to me now due to my pain meds. However, I do remember going to Physical Therapy twice last week and once so far this week. Jon is the head of my team of therapists and, they are, of course, fabulous, too. I am so blessed.

What I do remember from last week are the wonderful meals we received from our dear friends and family. I appreciate all of the care and love that went into every morsel I ate.