Dispike a rocky bowel prep day (threw it up, had to do it again), Surgery Day was a pretty good day. Beautiful morning. Good friends and family. Unfortunately I was so zoned out after recovery, I wasn't very good company, couldn't track any conversation and could barely keep my eyes open. I slept for about an hour in the afternoon and felt great. I got myself untangled from all of my stuff (grrr, I have a catheter) and went for a walk. I walked by the nurse's station and kind of freaked her out. She didn't know I wanted to walk around. She made me promise I'd let her know I wanted to walk BEFORE I actually went for a walk. I walked three of the four wings up here and didn't really get too tired. When I was getting in bed, I popped off the bulb from my J-tube. I called the nurse. When she came into the room, she thought I had been trying to take it out! (I think not) I had some more guests and pooped out. When I woke up and had pain I wasn't having before. I really hadn't been using my morpheine pump an I knew they wanted to swtich me to Roxicet, so I called the nurse. I'm not quite sure why, but the pain was the worst I'd had so far and I started to get scared it meant something was wrong so I started crying. The nurse thought the last of my surgery drugs were wearing off which is why I finally needed pain meds. I tolerated to Roxicet ok and they gave me a sedative and I fell back asleep. I've been gotten up twice for vitals, but now at 1am I'm not really feeling like I want to go to sleep, so I thought I'd check in on you fine people. They said my next vital check is at 4am. I'm sipping 20cc of water. They want me to do 20/hour but I'm feeling more thirsty than that. I still have some air bubbles. I burp when I drink anything and my incisions are starting hurt. Things are going as well as can be expected. I'm really pleased how good I feel. Feel free to stop by and visit if you want. I think Wednesday is going to be a very good day. Thank you SO MUCH to all of you for keeping me in your thoughts and a special thanks to my Angels. HUGS to everyone! Jen

Hello and thanks to all who wrote in support. It's greatly appreciated. I have been home since Sunday night and am feeling better each day. Still feeling pain where penrose (sp?) drain is still in (this will come out Thursday) and feeling tightness across my abs, but in good sprits. Wishing you all well! Note: I've updated my profile for anyone who is looking for some additional insight as to what to expect. Got to go rest. See ya!

Hi Sherry....Congrats on your successful surgery. Sorry to learn that you had pain, I am sure it will be worth each and every ouch you had to go through. Thanks for the heads-up and I will definitely make sure they keep those pain meds flowin'! Good luck on the staples tomorrow! Candy

I am in the same boat as you! I am having surgery on 8/28 in San Antonio, which is an hour away from home. My husband is really upset with me because I have asked him not to stay with me at the hospital. I asked that he take me on surgery day and only stay until I am out of recovery. I want him to focus on running his business and making sure our 3 girls (14, 12, & 3) are taken care of. This will allow me to focus on walking, resting, and doing things to aid my recovery. I've had 3 c-sections, so I am expecting this to be easier since I won't have a newborn to care for this time. Also in some way, I am looking forward to some time to myself, taking care of myself. Take care and best of luck to you!

Phil, Thank You and good luck with your surgery also. I look at things as if they are meant to happen than they will. I have no doubt in surgery and a tiny amount of fear but I think that is just from really not knowing what to expect (ie pain, etc) The closer it gets here the more excitied I am. This time next week I will hopefully be back in my room :-D Kim