and of course, I'm finding it difficult to sleep. I'm a mix of nervous and excited that I know is totally normal, but yikes! What a bundle of emotions, it's really not conducive to a restful night, ugh.

I want to say a huge thank you to everyone on this forum. I've made some really lovely connections with some of you and all of your stories/questions/comments have really inspired and reassured me throughout this whole process.

Anyway, I'm a computer geek and will have my laptop with me, so I'll hopefully update soon from the other side! this is worse than christmas eve haha.

Hang in there honey. That drain will be out before you know it!

Sounds like you're doing great, keep it up! xxx

Thanks! Teh Ericka, for your update. Keep us posted and get lots of rest. Just think you will be skinny soon.

hey everyone!

Yep, all is well and I'm feeling good so far. No pain, just discomfort really. Most of my gas pain is happening in my left shoulder and neck, but my abdomen feels totally fine. I've been walking around to try to help as much of that as possible.

When I was waking up from anesthesia I kept asking "when are you going to do the surgery" and had to be convinced it had already happened, hahaha. I was the 4th patient in surgery but the first up and walking around, they say. such the overachiever :wink0:

So yeah, good so far.

BTW-- Dr. Ortiz and everyone here are AMAZING, for anyone still looking for a doctor. My experience has been fantastic so far.

I'd kill for an ice chip though!

Glad to hear your surgery went well and your doing well also!! And I totally know how you feel about the ice/water. They told me today I could have a sippy cup of Water at noon and I was like the countdown is on!!!! Best of the luck on the rest of your recovery!!:thumbup:

congrats!!! sounds like you pulled through with flying colors!!! you will continue to feel better everyday and within a short amount of time this will seem very far in the past....

Mila