Who knew general anaesthesia could potentially have such a profound effect on one’s memory? Well, it sure did a number on mine! If you’re checking in for the first time and wondering what POCD is and what it has to do with my memory troubles, read… Do I have POCD? Oh, My Troubled Memory. Since I […]
Do I Have POCD? Post-Operative Cognitive Decline
It’s been ten days since my shoulder surgery. The nurse was right on when she told me that when the nerve block wore off, the pain would be intense. No, kidding! It was the worst pain I have ever experienced. I’m allergic to all narcotic medications. So, I suffered, enduring every screaming and hollering nerve […]