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I'm at the hospital and I'm just waiting to be taken in for the procedure. I've been here since 9:30 and my surgery was scheduled for 11:30. They said they are a little backed up so it'll probably be another hour. I can't wait. I'm ready.

Ok. I'm being discharged now. Overall a pretty good experience and not as much pain as I was expecting.

I find out today whether I go home or not. I'm doing well but they say my bowels are moving a little slow so they may keep me an extra day.

Don't worry you'll do fine. I just had it done yesterday. Sending prayers your way.

Thank you all for your well wishes. The surgery went well. I was in surprisingly little pain when I got back to my room. I was walking all over the place then I experienced a sharp pain at about 2:30am. The pain has definitely dulled thanks to the pain killers but it is worse than when I first got out of surgery. They tell me this is normal because the anesthesia wears off. They said the day after surgery is usually worse than the day of surgery. Overall, though, not a bad experience.

Me too. I'll be leaving for the hospital in about 20 minutes. Good luck to everyone having surgery today.

November 16 too. Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson, NY.