danger kitty

My surgery was yesterday afternoon. I don't believe I had a catheter.. if I did it want in & out while I was under. I left my panties on tho and they were still in place when I woke up.. I did get a Valium beforehand and found it very hard to wake up. I hate that! I can't rest well in the hospital and so wanted to be free to come home asap. But I was so groggy that I had to stay there a good 2 hours longer. I was up and walking early tho and had no trouble with peeing. If I ever had to go under again.. I think I'll refuse the Valium. I'd never had one before and really don't like struggling to wake after surgery. My only real complaint about yesterday's surgery was how sore & dry my throat & mouth were. I knew that I needed to be able to drink before being discharged but my throat felt totally gummed shut. And I couldn't clear it cuz that jiggled my belly and hurt the 6 incisions. I did get real brave and had a sip before my 2 hours were up and even ate 1/2 the broth and 1/4 of the Jello on my dinner tray. And I finished the whole carafe of Water. So much to my delight my surgeon okayed my discharge and got to come home and really sleep in my own bed with my own pillows and my beloved. And now my new life starts!!! Love & Hugs ~Kitty