Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Greetings from the land of Nod.

I had the injections in my back today. They did the conscious sedation again. Unlike the times of the colon reading stuff, I guess it does put me out. When I had the port removed, I was looking forward to listening to the doctors and nurses talk. Next thing I knew - I was in recovery.

Last time, I really thought I just got bored and didn't pay attention. Nope. This time I was aware that I was asleep. I really tried to listen. They put that blasted nasal cannula in for the oxygen. I just hate those, but like the IV they are a necessity - I guess. I was really going to try to listen. Well, what I heard next was to move onto the other gurney to go to recovery.

I guess it doesn't help that I was fast asleep at least twice before the doctor came in. They let G back this time, and it was so exciting. Yeah. He read the paper, and I tried to read my book, but slept.

I've got the time thingy down. I take a late appointment. I sleep until an hour and a half before the appointment time, then I get dressed (if you want to call it that - all comfy) and we get in the car and we are off.

The only problem with this is I tend to really fall asleep while doing things. I guess that's why I need a driver to get home! A while ago, I fell asleep, apparently taking off my glasses right before or during, and they fell on the floor. When Daughter called to check on me, I couldn't find them at first. Now that could have been a real tragedy.

Hope you are able to remain conscious when it's necessary!

Peace be with you.


3 comments:

Unknown said...

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I have recently read up a lot about research from Dr. Ruddy. She is a breast cancer surgeon who is researching about a virus that causes 40% of breast cancer in mice. It is thought that this could hold true in humans as well but needs more research to be for certain about it. The national cancer institute just got on board with helping publicize about the breast cancer virus. I recently just read about it on Twitter and through a group on facebook. This would be incredible if that could be proven if a virus does cause breast cancer. Then a vaccine could be made to prevent it!!!

Have you ever heard about that?
I’d be interested to hear your thoughts.

Rachel

Unknown said...

As a woman battling breast cancer, I thought you would be interested in this. I found it very enlightening and want more people affected by breast cancer to learn about it.

I have recently read up a lot about research from Dr. Ruddy. She is a breast cancer surgeon who is researching about a virus that causes 40% of breast cancer in mice. It is thought that this could hold true in humans as well but needs more research to be for certain about it. The national cancer institute just got on board with helping publicize about the breast cancer virus. I recently just read about it on Twitter and through a group on facebook. This would be incredible if that could be proven if a virus does cause breast cancer. Then a vaccine could be made to prevent it!!!

Have you ever heard about that?
I’d be interested to hear your thoughts.

Rachel

Judy said...

Glad you got through it okay--We LOVE Versed. Hope it helps your back. Hope you have a great day.