TranscriptArrived hospital after hearty breakfast — a mistake that nearly caused postponement of operation. Decision was to go ahead, & if epidural procedure didnt work, postpone surgery till later. It worked well however, & I was on the table from straight-up 9 to straight up 12, then in recovery for 2 ½ hours waiting to regain the use of my legs after epidural sleep.
Back in room 555 by 3 oclock. Bad fall in bathroom, trying to urinate without support. Knees buckled & I went over backward, banging against the wall & the floor, the fell sideways & cut my scalp behind & over right ear; 13 stitches. Cat scan showed no brain damage, but I was left wondering about damage to my newly-stapled back. Slept fairly well. |