Post-Op Report

I had the surgery this morning and now I am home, somewhat in pain, but none the worse for wear I guess. The procedure took about an hour and it all went as described except for one part. The shots of anaesthetic were the only truly painful parts, but then at one point it felt like the back of my leg, from the butt all the way down, went into a mega cramp. I told the surgeon about this and he stopped what he was doing until the sensation dissipated. It was very strange and painful. What might have happened is that a nerve was irritated and that's what I actually felt. Cramping was not really happening since the muscles never tightened up or anything, but it was the complete lack of control that was the worst part. Normally with a cramp you can shift your position, stand up, whatever to try and get rid of it. I wasn't able to move an inch and so had absolutely no way to get rid of the pain. I just had to grin an bear it. After a few uncomfortable minutes it went away and the surgeon was able to proceed. Now I just feel like someone was punching me repeatedly in the back of the calf. Weird...

Here's hoping that the weekend goes well and I am back on my feet pain-free by Monday.