Surgery Day. I was really nervous & had an upset stomach (which I'm still convinced is the true culprit of this whole mess in the first place.). My biggest fears were #1 general fear of getting knocked out #2 that I wouldn't be able to endure the recovery pain. Plus, my current fisher was feeling much better, maybe 75% healed. But once I made the commitment to the surgeon, there was no edging back from the cliff, this chick was jumping head first! (or should I say ASS first!).
Before the procedure I opted to get a spinal instead of general Anastasia, I was told it was safer. At first I thought I was going to aware of what was going on, like a birthing mother, terrifying, but they told me I'd get some "relaxation" aids that would put me to sleep. Dang, once those kicked in, it was euporhria and the next thing I knew, I was in the recovery room. It took about 2 hours for the numbness to wear off & I went straight for the percocet! But honestly, the pain was pretty minor. I felt sensitive and bruised...but I didn't want to wait around for pain to come on. The pills on an empty stomach I don't recommend, when I got home I was super nauseous and nearly yacked.
My surgery was scheduled for noon, happened at 2 and I got home a 7...after the required fasting I was starving. With the painkiller in full effect I was able to sit & eat dinner... Mushroom tofu noodle soup. I'm not risking meat for a while. I also popped a stool softener, I've been using them as a precautionary for the past few weeks anyway. But percocet is supposed to make your stools hard and that is my biggest nightmare. The doctor didn't pack anything in there, but I know there's stitches that need to stay put for a while.
The first night I woke up every 4 hours like clockwork! Painkiller wears off & my eyelids fly open & sure enough, another 4 passed. Okay, on to recovery day one...a new posting!
Please make sure to take advantage of as much rest time as you can and stick to the diet that works best for you to ensure smooth bm's throughout the next couple of weeks. 
