I LOVE WI-FI :-) Post-Op Update!

Yahoooo!  Just did a 200 yard sprint across the Sky Bridge at Flagstaff Medical Center.  ;-)

Was standing by bed by 3 hours post-op and have been walking every chance I get.  Burping and getting that gas out baby!!  Even stretching my arms out has seemed to loosen the gas build up in the back and shoulder blades.  Pain is moderate discomfort only.  Did have two Demerol injections last night and am glad I don't feel I need it today; couldn't type worth a hoot last night. lol

Urine output is spectacular.  Will have a swallow test soon to see if I'm allowed to keep sucking on all those ice chips I've been sucking on.  :-P 

Only one incision site pooling blood... they say it's normal.  Others are just bruising.

I get to "eat" today.  Good, since I'm withering away to a mere shadow of myself here.  LOL 

All is well so far and thanks EVERYBODY for your well wishes, thoughts, prayers and support! 

Luff & Later,
Ruthie

Welcome to the loser's bench, Ruthie, glad to hear everything is doing okay.

Keep walking, sipping, and resting. Gas is a bummer so the faster it gets out the better. LOL

Liz

Yay!   Scootin' on down the loosers bench making room for Ruthie!  Sounds like you're doing great.  Cindy

Thanks for makin' room Cindy!  :-D

 Happy healing and losing! The fun starts now. No, you seem like you have always have fun. It will be new adventures to share with all of us.

Aww... you are always so sweet.  I think it has something to do with being the Mom of a Terrier... like me... heh heh heh...  ;-)

You are too cute.  Loved the sprint reference.  Sounds like you've got your attitude on straight.  Congratulations on the surgery.  I can tell you'll do great with the weight loss.

Congratulations and glad to hear things are going well for you!

So glad you are feeling well!   The fun starts NOW!!!

Congratulations Ruthie, I'm so glad things are going good for you.  Welcome to the Loser's Bench.
Linda