January 24 - one day post surgery

Feeling GREAT this morning did laps around the hallways. First I was unsteady and needed a nurse to keep me upright but be evening I could walk fairly quickly by myself! Still draining. They want me to pass gas before I go home. Isn't that a lovely thought?

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