So I had surgery yesterday... I will give you all my story. 

I didn't sleep well the night before. I was nervous. More anxiety this time than with the foot surgery and I am not even sure why.  It kind of just set me on edge. I was very weepy , with the waiting. I hate waiting as it is .. but this seemed ominous.  Almost painful to wait. I think it was only because I was so scared.  

I went to bed - and Mollie Mae and Murphey Boy  seemed to sense my apprehension. Oh yes the Murphey boy ... I don't think I have introduced my new family member, let me introduce him here ...

I will give a back story on Murph another time. But let me say this.. HE is a very sweet boy , and after some time of acclamation ... he is truly a little love.   

Back to my story. 

I went to bed and because Murph has VERY short legs he put his front legs up to be lifted on to my bed . Poor thing clotheslines himself if he tries to jump up. He and Mollie both wanted to sleep with me last night. Which is unusual because Murph likes to sleep on the recliner in the living room as of late. So Mollie slept down at my feet... and Murphey Boy sensing my anxiety laid close to my tummy and snuggled.  This is what I needed .  I fell asleep , but it was fitful and I didn't rest well. 

My alarm clock went off at 6 am and I got up and showered, shaved my legs (i thought this might be appropriate since they were working on my  leg)  I dried my hair and put on a sundress, as I was told to wear something easy to change out of and back into. 

I sat on the couch and waited for my mom and dad and sister to pick me up. When they arrived I had my sister put my hair in braids. I didn't want to have bedhead at the surgery center. 

When we got to the surgery center i checked in, registered got my arm bracelets. One with my name , date of birth and so on... and then a red one that had my allergies.. Pennicillin, sulfa, lortab and vicodin.   I sat back down and waited to be called back . Which didn't take long. Miss Linda my nurse came , and took me back . She got me my patient gown and my hair net thingie,I asked her at this time if I could please keep my panties on since I was not really wanting to keep the kitty free if they were just doing knee surgery. She said "Yes you can keep your panties on there is no need to share the treats"  I laughed and then  she put a stocking on my left leg to compress and keep it from getting blood clots.Then she put little blue socks on you see them above   I had to write in purple marker the word "yes" on the knee that was being operated on . Then I laid down on the bed and she covered me in a warm blanket and then started my IV .   I was shivering so she got me another blanket. I was grateful.  she was very kind to me. 

My surgeon came up and talked with me a bit ... explained my surgery ... and my anesthesiologist came up and talked with me a bit.  I love my anesthesiologist... he is going to knock me out ... and make me feel NOTHING.  He went over all the particulars with me . I told him I have a hard time waking up from being under. He promised he would take care of me. I told him I was really nervous... he said not to worry he would see me shortly. 

Then nurse I don't know came and took me back for surgery. They had me get on the surgical table which was kind of unlady like . I am glad my panties were on. Then they undid my patient gown to hook up my ekg.  I don't remember anything past this point other than waking up in recovery . Carol my nurse gave me some anti nausea drugs. Then some ice chips.. that was nice. She put me in a recliner that was also a wheel chair. then I think that either SHE or my mom helped me get dressed.  I really don't remember.  

We drove home,  I don't remember this either. Then I got home and I went to bed.  I got up briefly , and I watched some tv with my roommate..  Then I went back to bed for a few hours... My parents came over and brought some Panda Express for dinner .. it was licious.  Probably the best meal I ever had.  Ok not that was actually tonite.  But for that time ... it was.

So then I went back to bed, and slept.  and slept ... and slept ... woke up this morning and felt really good. I got some fruit loops sat down watched a couple of episodes of veronica mars (I just started watching the whole series on netflix) 

me and the pups who have not left my side .. chilled out and waited for the roomie to wake up. 

She did and then we watched some scary movies.  paranormal activity and some other stuff. . 

I made some sticky rice and we had left over panda express for lunch. That was pretty good , I then made some iced tea. Watched some more netflix. Can I say that the netflix on the wii is my new favorite friend.  I am watching Risky Business as I type.   After that I tried to lay down for a nap but my mom and dad came over to make dinner . She then informed me that my nephews and sister would be here too.   YIKES .. everyone was gonna be here.  

But i was glad it was fun to be with everyone ... and my mom is a phenomenal cook. She made chicken tenders and broccoli and a big ass salad .. and sweet carrots they were sooooo good.  SO GOOD.  

When done I washed my hair and my sister rebraided it. That was nice.  

It has been a pretty good day but I totally over did it. My surgeon called me today and told me that my knee was worse than he thought that I had two tears to the meniscus, and the surgery was more extensive than he thought it would be.  He asked how I was feeling I said good that I was actually walking without the walker or assistance. He said this was good. I asked if the knee popping constantly was ok ... he said it was normal ... So life is good. I am so thinking this was the best decision I have ever made. 

So that is life for today.. let's see what tomorrow brings.