I'm put under local "twilight" sedation. This isn't supposed to be as strong as general anesthesia, but it still knocks me completely out for almost the entire procedure (about 20 mins). I wake up near the end while the doctor is adjusting my foot and then stitching me up, but I feel no pain. My mouth is extremely dry and I'm thirsty, and because of the IV I also have to pee badly. Strange combo :) The doctor applies a half-cast (not a full cast - I can remove it if needed) and Ace bandages, then I'm off to the recovery room. I'm groggy for a few hours following. I feel little to no pain, but the area just feels very tight.
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