The Day After....

Well guys I made it!  Everything went great!  We got to the hospital at 5:45am and hit the ground running.  There was no waiting around, I guess because I was the first surgery.  All I can remember was when I first woke up in the recovery room I was in SO much pain!  They hadn't given me anything for pain yet and buddy I felt it!  I was taken back to my room and the "sipping" began.  I sipped on gatorade, broth, and some water.  I didn't want to put any drink down because I didn't want to risk getting dehydrated.  I was so tired and just wanted to sleep so bad but they made me get right up and walk.  That went well except that my IV pole almost feel apart and I almost feel.  I have to keep things interesting!  So everything was going great until it was time to go.  They had already removed my iv and they were getting my paperwork.  Then I got sicker than a dog!  I couldn't throw anything up so I was dry heaving!  Oh it wasn't pretty at all.  Well that extended my stay about 5 more hours!  YUCK!  They had to put a new iv in because they had already removed my other one.  I got what is called the bariatric cocktail!  It kicked it and knocked me out!  We were able to come "home" around 5pm.  It was so nice to get back here!  My family has been great!  Gran got me flowers and my grandfather, mom, aunt, uncle, and cousin all sent me flowers too!  I feel so special!  I can't wait for tomorrow because Allison is coming over to spend the day and night!  I hope I'm feeling up to getting out!  I think I will be!  I get to remove my bandages tomorrow and I can't WAIT to see what's under there!  I can already see a massive bruise from where my drainage port was.  Um and P.S. that was HORRIBLE getting out!  It felt like they were ripping something out of me that was wrapped around my spine!  Not Fun!  OK well keep praying for a speedy recovery!  I appreciate you all so much!