My New Ankle is Four Days Old

Surgery took place four days ago and let me tell you that so far, I feel a great deal better than I thought I would at this point.  Even though I know the road is still long I can't help but feel excited, happy, and RELIEVED.  I vaguely remember seeing and hearing my surgeon in the recovery room.  He showed me pictures of my new ankle which I could barely see through my happy tears, and told me that everything went great!  I think I tried to sit up and hug him, and then I thought.....ouch.  OUCH. 

I was given a nerve block prior to my general anethesia.  I understood that the nerve block would manage my pain for up to twelve hours, of course I was all for it.  The procedure itself was rather painful, and unfortunately for me, the block did not take at all.  I realized as I tried to hug my surgeon that I was in extreme pain.  I don't want to frighten anyone out there about the pain, because in the grand scheme of things, it all works itself out.  Here I am four days later feeling pretty darn good.  I'm uncomfortable from time to time, but I can manage it.  What is beautiful about this pain is that it is completely different from the pain I got to experience everyday for  several years before surgery.  That pain, thank goodness, is now gone. 

I'll check in here tomorrow to post more...my eyes are closing.  Good night all!