I'm Back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The surgery was done on Friday morning and it has been sort of anticlimatic since. I had a couple of issues in the hospital that were related to nursing care, but the surgical team could not have done a better job. I can clearly state that I have no real pain. Of course, I have a little fullness and tenderness in my abdomen but nothing like blinding pain. I used the morphine drip to let me sleep when I wanted to. I came home on Sunday and the ride was a little uncomfortable. I did feel the bumps on the road but that was tolerable. I have taken no pain medication since coming home except at bedtime. Trust me if I had a hint of pain I would have medicated myself. On Monday, I got up and fixed my coffee and my breakfast. I can move round the house with little trouble. The swelling and slight discomfort in my belly is going away. By Saturday at noon I was hungry. In fact, the gelatine, broth and sugar free popsicle was the best meal I have had in a long time. I am sleeping in my recliner because it is not yet comfortable to lay flat. If you are contemplating surgery a recliner is a must. I sleep the entire night through and am rested in the morning. I hope this report helps those that are facing the surgery. Curt