Im on the other side now, it was way easier than I imagined!

Surgery was Wednesday, we arrived at the hospital at 5:30 am and I was quickly taken to the pre-op area where I got changed into my gown. Hubby and I said our "seeya laters" hugs & kisses and I was whisked off to the surgery area. The nurses and anasthesia people came and talked to me, answered all my questions and prepped me. Before I knew it, the anasthesia nurse was putting the sedation drug in my IV, and I was all loopy almost immediately. I do vaguely remember being wheeled into the surgery room, and the oxygen mask being placed over my face and then boom, I was waking up on my way to my room. "Yay theres my husband!" I said excitedly, "yup, thats him" they kind of laughed at me. My husband told me later I asked what "game they were playing" apparently I thought the beeping from the machines was a video game! The rest of Wednesday is really hazy, I remember getting some insulin shots, and heparin shots, and some drug called Tordal (miracle pain drug) in my IV for breaththrough pain. I had some fever but nothing serious. I made sure to do everything they told me to do. I wanted to get out of bed, but they said not until the next day. Thursday morning I had the leak test, (swallowed that barium stuff) and I passed so I was allowed to have water YAY! Friday the plumbing woke up, gas and bowels started moving, and the catheter came out so I could urinate on my own. So around 4 PM on friiday I was sent home. YAY ! This whole thing went way smoother, was less painful, and was way easier than I could have imagined. So for all of you who are pre-op and scared, heres my story =) By the way, the night before surgery I cried my head off, actually cried myself to sleep. When I woke up, I was ready to go =)

Hi Michelle..i'm glad that everything went smooth for you...I can only hope that in 30 days when its my turn I can say that as well. I'm glad to see you in such high spirits right after surgery...make sure you pass some of that along, over here to miami..LOL. About the crying, what can I say other than mine has already started. I guess that's normal. I'm just trying to be the best that I can be to my family and friends, just in case. Well, before I start babbling, like I said, I'm very happy to hear that you're doing so good...Its a very long journey, but well worth the trouble. good luck and i hope you keep us informed with your progress. lots of hugs, Mady

Welcome to the losers bench Michele! I am so glad that you are having a speedy recovery. Keep up the good work!!! Love & Prayers, Erika L

WOW!!! Thanks for the story. It really makes me feel better hearing these great accounts of surgery. Like you before, I am nervous and it is nice to hear an exact account of how it went. CONGRATULATIONS ON BEING A LOSER ! Have a great day and take care of yourself. Carol

Michele I am so happy for you.Did you ever think you would be happy to be called a LOSER? LOL You are as always in my prayers. gail

Congratulations Michele, I'm glad everything went smoothly for you, you are now a loser, welcome to this side. Remember water, excercise, vitamins, and when you can protein. Good luck.

Michelle, I've seen you post and support so many other people which makes me all the happier to see you've had your surgery and all went well for you! Congratulations to you and hope you continue to do so well !!!