A hiccup and a burp at the same time

Holy. Crap.

How was your surgery?  Everything go as planned?  Did you spend the night or go home the same day?  I am scheduled for 3/4/10 and can't wait.  Keep us updated!
Thanks

Thanks for asking!  Everything went really well.   I got to the hospital at 6:30AM (had to wake up at 5AM to get on the road by 5:30).  Everyone I came in contact with was super nice, very responsive and attentive (aides, nurses, anesthesiologist, surgeon).  I was brought to the O.R. at 8:45AM.  The last thing I remember in the OR was my surgeon  telling me to "think thin thoughts"  (which still makes me smile) as I was put to sleep.  Next thing I know, I'm in recovery.  I was there for about an hour, and then onto the other recovery room where my DH was brought to me.  I  was d/c'd  at 1:00PM the same day  and stopped at the pharmacy to get my prescriptions filled on the way home.   The only issue is something was making me itch...I have had this issue before, so I'm thinking it was the anesthesia.  I never felt sick or in pain, and have had no problem keeping fluids down...also, I am not hungry, which is a big relief.  My mouth was sooooo dry yesterday and this morning from the anesthesia and pain med.

My surgeon injects some kind of long acting local anesthetic around the incisions so you don't feel them.  I have been keeping ice packs  on my belly which has felt good and comforting  I have 4 incisions, and my skin is glued shut - no stitches.  I was very surprised (and pleased) to see that I will have minimal scarring 
 I  have used the pain med on and off, mainly at night.  Moving from a sitting position to standing is uncomfortable - feel like someone used me as a punching bag.  My neck is a little stiff, but it's bearable. My DH and DS have been very attentive and supportive as well, and are running the household while I'm off my feet.  I took 3 short walks outside w/ DH, and walked around the house as well as using the breathing spirometer hourly (including at night).

Good luck with your surgery!  Don't be afraid  :)  I would recommend getting everything you are going to need before your surgery, and know where it is so you can relax and just let your family take care of you.  The disposable toddler sippy cups are good for drinking liquids at night - no worries of spilling water all over yourself.   Also, I have a gel pac**** pad that I am loving, and wish I had another. 

PS - ignore the ticker on my other post.  It's inaccurate and I'm not sure how that happened!

Wow, sounds like everything went smoothly for you.  That's great.  Well, I hope you have a smooth recovery and I would love to hear how it goes for you as the days and weeks progress.  Congratulations on you decision to be a healthier you.

Got on the scale and have already lost 7.5 lbs!  Best part is that I haven't been hungry, and it has not been torture to stick on the clear liquids.Sugar Free Tropical flavored Popsicles are really good :)  My whole family is enjoying them as well
Figured out what the itching was about - apparently I have some kind of reaction to the tape/glue used to cover the borders of where the surgery was - I know this because the lines are straight, and I have right angles of irritation on the underside of my breasts where something was taped to my skin.
Took a shower a few hours ago too, hoping to wash off anything else that may be causing me to itch!

Good luck - you are going to do great!

That's my TELL sign I am done ..

Read your operation post !! Fantastic !! You may want to make a separate post here and on the NJ board - for those following you !!

CONGRATS !! You LOSER !!

OMG there was no ignoring  THAT!  I don't know what brought it on either.  Yeeeesh.

I didn't think to make a seperate post about my surgery, but I will. 

Thanks, I am a loser!  Down 10 lbs this morning.  Not sure how this is happening so quickly....but believe me, I am not complaining.