Surgery Day plus 3

I'm finished with my surgery! I went to Baylor on Wed. at 5:30 am. They took me to the pre op area where they had me change into my gown, tight socks and bottom tape. Yes they put bottom tape on you to help with your skin while you're on the operating table for so long. They had a lot of trouble finding a vein and stuck me all over both arms trying. My mom and fiance were with me but as soon as my doctor showed up they were wheeling me off.

Because they spent so much time on my vein search I wasn't able to get a relaxing shot so I went to the OR completely lucid. It was really terrifying. The OR was freezing and pretty much the second I was in there they were rushing me to get on the table. I don't remember anything after that so I guess the last minute relaxing shot kicked in right around then. I woke up in the post OP area which was the same area as the pre OP. I couldn't open my eyes but I could hear and I was NOT in much pain thank goodness. My mom was invited in and she sat with me while I recovered a bit. I was barely awake during this time so I don't remember much. At some point they took me to my room. They gave me massage socks which were wonderful

They also gave me a syringe to drink my liquids from

I got an oxygen band on my finger that reminded me of E.T.

The first day in the hospital went fine. I wasn't in much pain and I was able to drink a lot. I have been drooling which is really annoying but better than being in pain! My mouth is not closed all the way. Dr. Franco left loose rubber bands so that I could fit a pill in between. It's too swollen right now to show you pictures. But the first day's swelling was like this:

I haven't had much to eat. Just little sips of soup or drink here and there. They released me from the hospital yesterday and I slept ok last night. I took a shower today. I'm really tired so I think I'll write more later.