Post-Op

They asked me several times what procedure I was having done before surgery and they said tell me in your own words. They want to make sure you know what is going to be done. So I said they are going to do a Sacral Colpopexy and then I stopped. She looked at me and I said, you want more than that? So I explained in detail what I knew they were doing. She was impressed that I could pronounce it and asked me to say it to several of her coworkers. I have to admit that I practiced. I went to sleep shortly thereafter and woke up at 6:01 pm.

We came home yesterday morning about 11:00 am. My doctor told me I had exceeded every expectation they had of me. It was mutual because she as my surgeon exceeded every one of my expectations. She said it took a long time to remove a great deal of scar tissue. I did not expect any work on my colon but she found a couple of areas that needed attention and called in a colleague specialist that happened to be in the next suite to assist her.
It was all done laparoscopically so I have 5 small incisions. On the pro side healing is faster and pain less, while on the con side I have a belly full of air that I am still trying to expel.
I am getting plenty of exercise and plan to work back up to my 2 miles a day but will do it close to home by walking around the block. Since we live in the middle of the block I am never far from home.
Feels good to be home. So taking care and being pampered is the plan for now.
Till next time...

Surgery Day tomorrow

I am just beginning my pre-op prep. They suggested I do only clear liquids prior to starting the bowel cleanse saying it will lessen the total time. So all morning my stomach has been telling me it is time for food while my brain is saying let's get this over with asap. Brain is winning and now it is past time to question it so Brain 1-Stomach 0. Nothing but broth so far. I expected this stuff I have to drink every 10 minutes to taste awful but it doesn't. It has a mild salty taste but other than that there is no taste at all. 2 doses down-7 to go.
I do not know when I will feel well enough to post again so the best plan might be to check every day or so. You can skip tomorrow and probably the one after that.
Hope to see you soon and be all perky about it....