I survived

I survived my surgery, YAHOO!!! After filling out paperwork and waiting an hour, I was called back. First order of business, pee in a cup, fun times, next escorted to my room where I put on this fancy gown that warms you after surgery. Then it was IV and EKG time, with Lactated Ringers running I just kicked back and relaxed. The anesthesiologist came in and explained what he would be doing, I then received some Versed and phenergan via IV to relax a little more as he done the nerve block in my thigh.That was very nice, I wished they had done that when I had the microfracture. I am still numb and have very little pain. After a visit with the family and Dr Looney explaining everything, I went into surgery. I had a lateral release with a biopsy for ACI.
I dealt better with this surgery than the last, I was more alert afterwards, of course I didn't receive pain medicine due to the nerve block. I was waking up in recovery and who's voice did I hear, Nurse Wonderful. She is extremely nice and took care of anything I needed and answered any questions I had.One was when can I pee? She also mentioned food and drink when I woke up, my kind of nurse.
I did get put back in the brace locked out at 0 and 90 degrees. I can put light touch on my toes but that's it. I'm on crutches and walking much better than last time.I had my first physical therapy appointment this morning with Andrea at Top Rehab. It wasn't too painful, she is very friendly so that helps too. I am only doing p.t. once a week, to save my alloted days for the ACI. Sleep is virtually none existent, even after taking the pain medication. I took it before I laid down in case the nerve block wore off. I am still a little loopy from it so I'm sure the next time I look at this blog, I will see all kinds of errors and things I left out.I thought I would give you a quick update today, now i'm going to ice my knee and elevate it and sober up.