Progress of Happiness


Prior to Surgery
Before Surgery
Post surgery
After surgery
Day after surgery
Day after surgery
Using walker on Day 3
First foray on the walker




Saturday was the low ebb for happiness. The spinal had worn off. But pain was not bad and usually held in check with tylenol.

Nights were the worst part, strapped in to the adductor pillow on an unforgiving bed. I admit to my uses of the PCA and vicodin as thinly veiled attempts to sleep.
Crutches on Day 4
Day 4 on crutches

Getting discharged on Day 5
Day 5 - released