Hey Shepla My Gitar Playin Friend

56 Pontiac, Thanks Man It rolled right out of my head on to the keyboard. I,ve played that one a few times. I always get inspired when things are" INTENSE". But I,m coool!! You be cool too and it will be over soon. I,m from the New Jersey Shore A block from the Ocean. take care Oregon we will talk when this is over. SHEPLA

Birdland, shepla, & 56 Pontiac,

I hope that all you guys know we're here thinking of you, and wish you all the very best this Thursday. Please post us when you feel up to it.

Glen

Hey, Shepla. Just wanted to pipe in here, as a wife. Everyone reacts differently to post-surgery recovery and pain. However, you "may" have a sore throat from the tube; you "may" be very thirsty after no liquids, so will sip throughout the hours afterward (and into the night); you "may" have really dry lips (ask the nurse for lip balm). They will give you IV antibiotics and anti-bladder-spasm medication. (You'll probably also get pills for anti-bladder spasms to take at home, too, for 2-3 days.

They will probably have you up for a short spin around the floor a few hours afterward, but you don't have to push it if you don't feel like it. They'll probably bring you soft foods for dinner, like Jell-O and soup.

Those are just a few "little" things I can think of.

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Husband age 65

Looks like we are off and running for our date with DaVinci. It is a little after 6:00 Pacific. It's sort of funny I  feel like I do the night before we are going on a big trip, anxious and excited that it is going to finally happen. I will post a report as soon as I can after the surgery. I want to thank everyone that has been involved here with their stories and encouragement whether you have posted or not. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!