@thull , wow--that does sound "wicked"! I was actually wondering how you were doing just before you posted. I'm sorry it turned out to be such a complicated procedure, but I too sm glad you're home and recovering.
Tramadol takes a little getting used to--it really wakes me up when I first take it but once I'm in bed and focused on just relaxing into sleep, it actually helps me sleep better. It's kind of a Jeckyl and Hyde med! But it's good that you won't be on it long, because it is possible to become physically dependent on it long-term.
Feel better soon!