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Well, I've been home since Friday but really didn't have the energy or desire to even turn on my laptop.  Things went well in surgery - I saw Dr. Otero twice before my procedure and met my anesthesiologist - who was nice and funny.  I remember him asking me what I was allergic to and I said shellfish and cats.  He told me that he'd watch out for the shellfish allergy (I guess it has something to do with the iodine and how it effects me) and that he didn't expect we'd have any problems with my other allergy as he wasn't prepared to cough up a hairball! That put me at ease right away.  

My surgery lasted longer than expected, but that was due to an artery that gushed that needed to be investigated, x-rayed, and repaired before the sleeve procedure could be done.  This added delay caused my sister (who was waiting for me) to grow anxious but she was greatly relieved after she talked with Dr. Otero.  

I woke up from surgery with the strong desire to use the bathroom, I remember begging them to let me up and sue the bathroom.  I was also super thirsty but they wouldn't give me anything to drink until the anesthesia wore off more.  When I got to my room, I remember seeing a view of the Mt. Diablo mountains from my room and thought how nice that was. I guess I said it in a funny way that they all told me I was pretty loopy! Then I saw my sister and felt much better!  I made it through.  

I was up and walking within an hour of being in my room and using the bathroom. Talk about being loopy walking around and having a conversation with my tall handsome date that I realized was my IV stand!  I made several trips around the floor that afternoon and evening.  But I also slept a lot.  I was in moderate pain - a lot less than I had expected.  On Friday, I sat up in a chair for a good part of the day - it was more comfortable than the bed and it was easier to get up and walk and use the bathroom.  I was released home by 6pm on Friday.  That drive home was interesting, I think I was super sensitive to every pothole in the road and I just help my stomach.  Once home, in my favorite chair I had some apple juice and felt like, okay house, I've done it, I'm here, and this is my new beginning!  

My sister was wonderful and stayed with me through the weekend.  She helped to bring me the foods I was going to drink and eat (okay, slurp since it was all liquids).  It was great to know that someone else was here with me and if I needed anything I could give her a call. I used some pain medication Friday night which helped.  Took my first shower Saturday morning - it felt so great and then I pretty much slept the entire day on Saturday.  I think it's because I was short on sleep leading up to my surgery with excitement and nervousness.  

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday - I started to feel so much better.  I haven't taken any pain medication since Friday night.  I have one incision site that is sensitive when I move in certain ways, otherwise, not much pain.  That surprises me, but I am so grateful. 

I am on the losing side now – YEAH!!!   Thanks for all your support and messages! 

I saw my surgeon, Dr. Otero this afternoon and he gave the best possible news - everything is cleared and it is a GO for my surgery on Thursday morning.  I can hardly wait - a bit nervous - but mainly super excited.  

I'll see you all on the losing side - post surgery!  Thanks again for everyone's support!