My surgery....

Dec 31, 2008

I went in on Monday morning December 29, 2008 at 5:15 am.  My surgery was scheduled for 7:15 am.  I don't remember a whole lot about the surgery.  I remember them putting in my iv's, I remember them stretching my arms straight out from my body, I remember them putting warm blankets on me and I remember them having me breathe into a face mask.  That's it.  I guess after surgery I even had chest x-rays but don't remember that.  I was brought to my room about 12:30 and slept for about 4 hours.  When I finally woke up I felt great and started walking.  I couldn't swallow anything until I had my leak test scheduled for the next day.  I didn't have the leak test until around 12:30 the next day.  That test was the worst thing that I have ever done.  It was the nastiest tasting stuff.  It made me sick for about 4 hours.  After I was able to empty out my stomach I felt much better.  My leak test came back fine.  I was released from the hospital that night at 7:30 pm.  I was pretty tired and came home and went right to bed.  I slept great.  Today is day 2 after surgery and I have been really good.  I haven't had to have any pain medication.  I'm not in pain only slight discomfort.  I drank water most of the morning and tried chicken broth and apple juice this afternoon.  So far no problems at all.

I think this is the best thing that I could've done for myself and I feel like I have a new lease on my life!!

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