Well, as they say, there's no place like home. I'm awfully glad Debbie got me those "ruby" slippers and put them in my Joy Box at the beginning of this journey (so many months ago). They work like a charm. A couple of clicks of the heels and doctors let me go home.
I had surgery on Tuesday, as Rob said it was a long day for him, and a longer night for me. I remember asking the nurse around 4 a.m. if that was really the time. I had a Demerol pump, which I didn't think I used that much, but I was really dopey a lot of Wednesday. I remember my doctors coming in... I don't really remember our conversation. However, having said that, I was up and walking the hallway by the afternoon. Marion and Kelly came to visit, bringing with them a hot turkey dinner (much better than hospital food). I had a needle in my right wrist which made it difficult to use that hand. I was trying to do a crossword puzzle and it turns out I don't print well with my left hand, a deficiency my two left-handed friends couldn't understand. I guess I'll have to practice more.
I was freed from the hospital on Thursday and Rob brought me home. I'm taking Tylenol and Advil for pain, plus antibiotics to avoid infection. I'm pretty much taking it easy. I have six drains to manage so I made a little hand-sewn bag to hold them in which ties around my waist. When I left the hospital they were pinned to my clothes, which wasn't very comfortable.
I have a follow-up appointment Monday and hopefully at least two drains will come out then, but it may take up to three weeks for them all to come out.
As for the new "girls" everyone who's looked at them says they look beautiful. I have to admit its a little hard to tell right now, but I'm sure they're right. I know my green blouse I wore home finally looked right.
Typing is a little uncomfortable, so I'll keep this short. I'll update again on Monday following my appointment.
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