Cape Crooner

Home from the hospital (Thursday after Tuesday Surgery). No real pain, just getting use to my new baby stomach. I had 2 ounces of Tomato Soup and after 20 minutes, I put a 24 ounce water bottle by my side.

I had been sipping for about 90 minutes when I looked over and noticed I had drank almost half of it. Now by belly feels tight, so I'm taking an hour off!

Anyone concerned about drinking too much Water (Yes, I am sipping...)

Just drank my first few ounces. No pain and no nausea????

Doing well so far. Feels like a stomach cramp. The surgical team just inspected my sutures and said they looked good.

Feeling great to be looking forward to recovery rather than surgery!

Just woke up - less than 9 hours to surgery. See you on the other side.

Yup - 9:20 tomorrow...

I'm going in TOMORROW for my surgery and they said to expect to come home Thursday. They also told me not to drive until I come in for my first checkup 7 to 10 days out due to painkillers impairing my reaction time.

I had my hip replaced in 2010 and I drove after 4 days without problem. I did stop taking prescription painkillers after 3 days.

My question is -- how long did you wait to drive?

I'm not talking road trip, just a 10-minute drive to the store...