Jen's Surgery- Update

Well I went ahead with my "big" surgery last Thursday. Today is the first day I haven't felt "out of it". Our house seems so quite with the boys in Wyoming (thanks Marda) and at times it is sad walking past their rooms and know they are not in them. It has been such a blessing to know that they are with their grandparent and having a great time in the process. Two weeks with all three is a lot! Also, Trevor has been such a wonderful support through-out everything and willing to take on tasks. I love you! However, I think he is kind of bummed that he didn't get to scrub in on the procedures. My mom has been here taking care of me- it has been nice but I actually feel a little guilty since her life is so busy. She actually didn't want to leave while I was in surgery (4.5 hours) and has waited on me hand and foot since. Also thanks to Elodie for visiting me in the hospital and bringing dinner. Some friends you just can't do without! I'm also glad that Candi worked in the Med/Surgery wing of the hospital. I came home with 4 catheters in my chest and 4 large drains through out my abdomen. When I called her, she was so sweet to come and change all the padding and help drain the tubes. Now I'm down to one drain, that I should get it out next week. The good news is once the swelling and healing takes place I will be a new woman once again. I'm so glad that I went with a plastic surgeon this time. He was able to fix the problems from my previous surgeries and feels confident that I should not have any more issues with my stomach and chest. He also believe my back problems should be more manageable from here on out. So here is to a fast recovery!