:clap2:Yesterday was the day! Got to the hospital about 9:00. Surgery was to be at 10:30; think I went in around 11:30. Everything went A OK! Got out, drank a bunch of little cups of water, walked around, peed, and then left for home at 6:00. Nice little hospital, great service (Clinton, Il). (Only problem pain medicine made me nauseous - had to sit and take a few deep breaths, then everything was ok)

More water the rest of the evening. Today is clear liquids- jello, sugarfree popsicles, water, decaf coffee and tea, broth. Tomorrow I go to full liquids. I have had a couple small twinges of ache in my left shoulder; not enough to take anything for it.

Took a dose of Vicodin yesterday at the hospital, it made me nauseous, tried the liquid Tylenol at home, same deal. (Didn't barf but it took all I had not to!) That was about 9:00 p.m. Tried the Vicodin again this morning, didn't get nauseous. It is now almost 4:00 p.m. and the reduced dose of Vicodin is all I've had today. Don't think I'll need anymore; maybe a dose tonight before I go to bed.

Tried to fall out of the bed last night!! Rolled to the edge to try to sit up like they instructed at the hospital, but I was dizzy and just kept on rolling; had to jerk myself back or I'd of been on the floor for sure!! Worried that I pulled something, but I don't think I did.

My port area is a little tender, the other spots not at all. Doesn't hurt near as bad as the bruised ribs last fall when I rolled my ATV!! Couldn't sleep in bed then for 3 months - I slept in my bed last night with no problem! (except the almost rolling out part).

Have been walking around a little bit, but mostly lolling around in the recliner. I will be glad to have some different flavors tomorrow. I'm not hungry today, but the water and diet jello, etc isn't getting it flavor wise.