Michigan Sept 7-Sept 10

We had a really good time in Michigan with Joe, Gail, Matt, Kristen, and Logan. They made us feel so welcome and comfortable. We went to Lake Michigan on our anniversary on Saturday the 8th to watch the sunset.

my surgery outcome

My surgery was on Wednesday, Sept, 12th. It took about 7 hours to complete. 3 hours were used to separate adhesions. Dr Fazio was surprised to find my Jpouch was "glued" to my tailbone, That explains why I have been experiencing so many secondary pains like lower back pain, oh and I had an umbilical hernia that he repaired, that surprised us also.
My pain is being well managed with a patient regulated button of Fentanyl, I think. I have been able to get up and walk around a bit. I am going to walk again later this evening. The doctor started me on some food today, well not really food, but jello, tea, water. I will probably be expected to eat more solid foods in the next couple of days. Mike is being incredibly supportive. He helps me walk, feeds me jello, and brushes my hair. I am so proud of him. He is reading a lot of information to help me post-op so we aren't going to go home and not know what the hell we are doing.
Well I will post more later.

Pics of surgery

Here's me, fingers crossed, ready to go in.



Post-op...waking up

EEEK! This is my new belly









Michael and me