So I'm 6 days out from surgery, at home resting with my mom, the huz, and my 2 beauties, feeling (mostly) great. Still some pain, SOOOO hard to get in all my liquids, but looking forward to Friday when I can have anything that can go through a straw. (I'm looking at you, yogurt, lentil Soup and broccoli cheese soup with Protein powder!)

The reason a lot of us don't write this week or two after surgery is because we're trying to get used to our new bodies. My challenges have been fluids, like I said, but also lingering surgery pain, mostly where my drain was, gas pains (yes they are evil), and utter exhaustion. Those combined are quite overwhelming.

Also, I had surgery with Dr. Elias Jesus Ortiz at Mi Doctor and he's awesome. Awesome. Awesome. Awesome. Awesome. It helped A LOT that I speak fluent Spanish because the anal b***h in me was able to know exactly what was going on at all times. One nurse spoke amazing English, but the others didn't speak at all, I'd say. I was accompanied by my anal b***h best friend, who happens to be an anal nurse, and not once did anything alarm her.

Going to sign off for the night. I will eventually give a full report, but for now I'm going to get more fluids in, hug my family, and be so thankful for this new chance at life I've been given.

Peace out sleevers!!

Congrats! I'm having surgery with Dr. Ortiz on Jan.17, so I'm really lookig forward to hearing about your experience, when you're up to it.

Ortiz and Lopez are great! Welcome to the losers bench!

This makes me feel better hearing this! I'm very anal and anxious! I would freak out at the slightest little thing. It bothers me that I'm not fluent in Spanish, but I've been considering buying Rosetta Stone before heading that way in March!! Haha. Also, is MI hospital fully equipped to handle any situation? I've been told yes, but just making sure

Jesser- this is off topic.. But Rosetta Stone is having a really good sale right now. Complete Spanish set for $324. Learning Spanish has been an uphill battle for me.. So I'm hoping Rosettastone helps

Dang I had a great response that didn't upload. Here's the short version: I've been a foreign language teacher for 16+ years. I've taught French, Spanish and English all over the world. Rosetta Stone and Berlitz are ok for people who are planning to make a life change to another country. It is NOT a crash course to fluency right before your surgery. The stress of anticipation will hinder your learning. I'm not trying to tell you what to do. But that course will not give you the skills to effectively communicate in a hospital setting (or any other for that matter) in that short amount of time.

On another note, $300+ is a LOT of money to spend for a non-contact language course. There are many free resources online, and my personal favorite as of late: duolingo. They have a waiting period for online, but if you download the app for iPhone or iPad, you can start learning now. It has French, Spanish, English, German, and I'm currently learning Portuguese. Arabic and others are rumored to follow soon.

Good luck. I would say that their lack of English does not hinder one's experience much.

Great info on the duolingo I downloaded it as soon as I read this! I like it!

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll check it out!