I'm Home...
And I wanted to thank everyone for the well wishes and support. The day of my surgery was kind of upsetting in that when I was first scheduled for surgery, I requested and was given the 7:30 surgery. Well that was okay for about 2 weeks, then I got the call that I'd been bumped to 10:30. Well, still not too bad. Then day of surgery, was called and told that I'd been bumped again to 1:30. Now I'm getting upset. Sitting at the house, waiting. Got another call before 11 and was told not to come to 1:30 for a 3:30 surgery. Are you seeing a pattern?? LOL Anyway, got the hospital about 1:20 and my cell rings. It's the preop area telling me that I won't be going at 3:30, unsure as to what time. Of course, I'm upset but DH is even more upset and his concerns were something I thought about too, doctor fatigue, rushing to get the surgery done...I completely understanding my DH's concerns but I was not to be persuaded into changing my date. Anyway, went back about 5:30 and then next thing I remember is waking up in recovery about 10. Feel bad for DH and my parents for having to wait so long for me but they didn't complain were just concerned. Got up to my room and slept til about 3 am. Went for a walk at that time, didn't do a whole lap around the floor but at least it's moving. Back to bed. I went down for my leak test around 9 and was told that everything was okay. Saw the Dr after that and he said that I could go home that night but I requested to stay until Friday morning just in case. I wasn't having that bad of a time and that makes me wonder when something was going to go wrong. I walked a good amount Thursday and loved my popscicles. Broth was ok and I worked hard at getting tha****er in. By Friday morning, I was ready to get ot of there. Finally got to go around 12:30 after getting my meds and instructions. Have my follow-up on Thursday to get this drain out. Only real pain is at the drain site and a gas bubble that is sitting right under my belly. I can't seem to pass it unless Im going to the bathroom or else I will have an accident ( I know - TMI, sorry) I guess burping is good, doing that as much as I can. I also get an ache in my belly every so often but nothing too bad. Limiting my pain meds as I want to move foreward. I was up and about this morning and finally took a shower. Now I felt like I over-did it and am sitting, sipping and typing. Can't wait until Monday when I can get to full liquids and be able to add more fluids, really need something other than broth and water. I will be successful at this, I keep reminding myself. I look around the kitchen at all the things that I can't have and one part of my brain says, "I would love to have that" then the other part says, "yeah, not interested". Kind of a nice feeling, before surgery, there wouldn't even be consideration, I would just eat that cookie or whatever. I'm learning and I have my OH family to thank for all that I've been taught. Thanks again for all the support. Hope to make the support meeting at GBMC next month and get to see everyone. Thanks for listening. Colleen 
I KNOW...how excited, nervous, excited, anxious, excited, scared, excited are we?!?! 12 days for you, 17 for me. PHEW! I have much to do beforehand that I know I'll run out of time! I've decided to not freak out so much about work and to concentrate on being prepared for the surgery and after! Can't wait! 
Sorry for the hijack Colleen!
Sorry for the hijack Colleen!
Colleen,
I am sorry you had such a hard time with the scheduling. It had to very hard on you to have to wait that long as well as the worry. I am glad to hear that you are doing well. I hated the drain too and could not wait to get it out. It was just such a bother. I hope you continue to feel better and better with each passing day.
Best Wishes and Congratualtions!
Debbie
I am sorry you had such a hard time with the scheduling. It had to very hard on you to have to wait that long as well as the worry. I am glad to hear that you are doing well. I hated the drain too and could not wait to get it out. It was just such a bother. I hope you continue to feel better and better with each passing day.
Best Wishes and Congratualtions!
Debbie
glad to hear your well I was worried no one had heard anything, well thats all over and your on your way to a better life, hope i will see ya soon 
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