End of Day 1

This is the first time (I think ) I have blogged from my ipad. It's also the first time I have blogged while heavily medicated. It honestly took me 10 minutes to write that because I continually doze off. Perhaps it's best if I use bullets:

• Surgery went well.  It took about 4 hours. 
• I had little probes all over my body to continually assess my nerve function. The screws should not be pressing on any nerves.
• For anyone going to have a fusion, expect a wound drain, catheter, and strict bed rest on day 1.
• Also, if anesthesia makes you sick or other pain meds,  don't be afraid to ask for a motion sickness patch for behind your ears. It makes a world of difference.

Well, I took about 10 mini naps, no joke, to get this written, so I should just sign off.