Well, I am back to the land of the living. My surgery was last Tuesday and everything went as well as expected. I have been home since Friday and have been doing allright. I didn't get anything for pain from the doc except for Tylenol, which didn't help. Fortunately, a new friend brought me some of her pain meds, which made a major difference. I feel more functional now. I have been having major loose stools, but apparently that is expected. I am not hungry at all, and pretty much have to make myself eat my soups and drink my supplements. I am EXCESSIVELY thirsty, though. I cannot get enough water. I hated water before, and now I LOVE it....especially with lots of ice. I would kill for a Sprite, but I don't think that's gonna happen, LOL:) I just want to thank all of you who kept me in your prayers and wanted to send prayers and well wishes out to all the pre-ops and post-ops out there. I know it can only get better from here.