Home and happy!

May 17, 2010

My surgery went well!  When I arrived (9am) everything with check-in went smoothly.  Pre-op was fine too, took a little longer than I though, spent 2 hours waiting, but I knew there was a proceedure (a sleeving I believe) before me and figured I needed to be flexible.  When I woke up in post-op (1pm) all I wanted was to see Ted (boyfriend of 10 yrs).  Of course as soon as I did I tried to cry!  That's just how I roll! I spent almost 2 hours in post-op, most of it waiting for a room to be cleaned.

Some things I learned in the hospital:
     - Even the Cleveland Clinic (world famous and all) has it's problems.
     - Hospitals and their schedules revolve around Patient Transport Department
     - Cathiters are gross but awesome (never having to get up and pee was awesome!)

I also learned that Ted is incredible!  The things he did for me in the hospital and since we got home...I'll never forget how wonderful he is and never question that he loves me!

As far as the progress of my recovery goes it's really good.  I've not had any nausea, no vomiting, and have only take one dose of pain neds since I got home.  I went for a short walk yesterday and might go tot he grocery store tonight.  Food is another issue.  I'm having trouble getting enough protein in!  I need to work on that.  And the fact that I'm NEVER hungry doesn't help. 

I guess I shouldn't bitch...I am already losing weight!

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