Surgery Complete

5:30am came mighty quick on Wednesday morning. But, with Jillayne's encouragement, we crawled out of bed, got hospital ready and packed up our things and were in the car shortly after 6:00am. We were able to park, get in the building and were directed to the Surgery Registration quite promptly. There, I signed my rights away and then was ushered off to the waiting area to get prepped for surgery.

Jay was a trooper. She waited with me and then after I was gowned and all set up for the Anesthesiologists, they let her come sit with me again. Then came the IVs and drugs and hair net... Then, from what I remember, I was rolled out and up to the operating room. I remember the nurses and doctors asking how many sisters I had and I remember their reactions... Then, I remember waking up in the recovery unit asking if I was ready to go in for surgery yet. :) Oops!

Recovery was great. I was moved through two stages of recovery and with the second one, Jay was able to come back and be with me (and bring me my clothes). They took my vitals and gave me pain meds, and ice pack and a Popsicle. I had the sweetest nurse and before I knew it, they let me get dressed and we were heading for the car! (this was about 11:00am) Once we got in the car, I was pretty snoozy... But, we stopped at Target at Ridgedale for some last minute things, then at Walmart (close to Jillayne's) for Popsicles and ice cream! :)

Jay has really been a peach; made me homemade frozen yogurt, pudding, brings me my meds and ice packs and makes sure i'm comfy. Turbo even came to greet me last night and didn't want to leave my room! :) He's a sweety. Today, I took a walk around the farm to see what had changed and see the guys and Turbo found me and wouldn't leave my side. I think he might know I'm a little under the weather.

All in all, it's been a favorable experience! Thanks to my awesome friends, I have plenty of magazines, books and movies to keep myself occupied with! Thank you again!! :) Jay did take some pictures, so I might try to post some at a later date :)