I am one day out of surgery and I am surprisingly feeling okay.  Dr. Singh and the Saint Agnes Hospital team are the best.  I have had a very little bit of soreness in the abdomen area but I don't even need any pain meds.  I have had no nausea and have been able to hold down water, soup, jello and I just started my meal replacement/protein shake today.   I have very little gas pain also. I stayed in the hospital last night but I am home today.  All is well.  Now, if only I can find a comfortable position to rest in.

For the rest of this week, I have decided that my new motto is:

Sip, sip, sip, Walk, walk, walk and Nap, nap, nap.

Actually thinking about returning to work next Monday, even though I have that week off also.

 Congrats!! That's awesome!! 

Congratulations Barb! Welcome to the other side! :) Don't forget to keep moving. Best of luck.

So I saw the urosurgeon and she said I never needed the surgery in the first place. 

She feels it is something with my colon/large intestine and has referred me to Hopkins to see a GI motility specialist. 

Trying to get ahold of them is nearly impossible though!  I called and left messages for 5 days straight and no return call.  I finally called the patient advocate and asked them to step in.  So I FINALLY get a call back from the secretary who says she cannot make an appointment until they know what is wrong with me or until I have a diagnosis.  WHAT????  Ummmm....that's why I'm calling because no one knows what the hell is wrong and want to see if this doctor can figure it out.  I got so frustrated I finally told the woman that I am going to call the urosurgeon at University and have her contact the doctor directly and make arrangements for me to be seen.  Which I did just that...now I'm waiting to hear from them again with hopefully a very soon appointment.

If this doesn't work...I will, once again, ask Noel for some help.  At least I know I can count on her no matter what!!!