Well, I'm wide awake again. I still have a lot of energy and trouble relaxing and sleeping. Normally pretty hyper, but a little concerned that I'm not allowing myself to heal properly.
I, too, believe I may have had some kind of personality change. I feel so positive about everything, almost survival euphoria. I am normally optimistic, but realistic and pragmatic as well. This is almost like being given a second chance to start over and do it right. It is probably the steroids. I reacted a little like this before on prednisone. Anyway, as long as I don't have to function on a daily basis other than maintaining my senses and personal hygiene, it will be fine to continue to be sleep deprived.
I am beginning to understand that my life has changed. I used to climb ladders and jog around the uneven terrain, go out on the lake and do a lot of heavy lifting while living all by myself plus dog. I may have to be more careful. I feel slightly unbalanced toward my left, so tomorrow I'm going to put it to the test while my babysitter is still in place.
Do I understand correctly that I will be unable to drive at night for some period of time? I'm not having trouble walking around the house in the mostly dark at this point, no more than I had before surgery. The double vision is definitely gone. I can spin around in a slow circle with ease. Just curious about the new life ahead.
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