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Mar 18, 2009
I am home and doing very well. I was suppose to arrive at the hospital at 11:30 on the day of my surgery and they called and wanted me in early, by 8:30. So I was off to surgery so fast, buy 10:30. I had a great anesthesiologist that I trusted but I was still very nervous. So I got some Versed and I guess I laughed all the way into the OR. The surgery only took 2 hours and then I was out and recovering. Had some wonderful former co-workers making sure I was comfortable, and then was to my room and up in the chair pretty quickly. I must admit that I got a little stir crazy in the room after the first night. The bed wasn't comfortable and neither was the chair. I walked a lot and just wanted to get home. I got discharged about 9 am yesterday and my friend Louise brought me home. After a while I settled in and am so glad to be here. The pain in minimal and I feel pretty good. My husband and son are talking care of me very well, along with my two nurse dogs, Winston and Trapper. They just sit and stare at me, like they know what went on. I get to advance to full liquids today so we will see how that protein shake does. I feel like I can accommodate the water better. Dr. Verseman says that is because the swelling is going down. I am on my way and so excited. Elaine, Marci and I are going to get together next week to compare notes. Can't wait to see them!
