Surgery.

I have been bypassed and sent home.  I didn't sleep much the night before surgery. I kind of expected that though. I got up at 4 a.m. and took a shower as directed by the pre op nurse with the soap that smelled like alcohol!  We got to the hospital at 5:10 and was taken back at 5:30 for all of the pre op stuff.  Jason had to leave at this point to get Ani ready for school.

I sat in pre op for what felt like FOREVER!  It was actually for about 2 hours.  I got my surgical cap,  spoke to anesthesia, and then a dose of Versed.  Dr Westmoreland cane in and prayed over me and the surgery and we were off.

After I was wheeled back I remember them putting a mask on me and then I was out cold apparently.  The rest of Friday was a blur. I woke up on and off hurting a lot and was extremely nauseous. The girls came to see me at some point and I couldn't keep my eyes open to visit. Nikki came by and brought me some amazing flowers! Everyone that walked in the door commented on them and how wonderful they smelled.  I finally was coherent enough to communicate like normal around 9 or 10 p.m.  

I was up walking the halls at 2 a.m.  It was exhausting but felt good to get out of bed. I asked for my pain meds when they were due. I didn't want to hurt if I didn't have too.  I was discharged around 1 p.m. and went home.  Since being home I've slept a lot. The pain meds kick my ass. I haven't drank much at all. The gas pains are horrible. I am eating Gas X strips like candy.  I have had so many friends and some family check in to see how I'm doing and I am so thankful for you all!