YAY- its over, and I am feeling great! Thanks to all the spiritual warriors who sent out prayers and good thoughts for me. I had surgery Monday and as of Friday I think I am feeling great- I am still doing the regular pain meds, and need them, but have been walking as much as possible- REALLY has helped with the stiffness and gas pains. Doc Haicken said I have the insides of a 20 year old, and my insision should heal beautifully and I should be in a bikini in no time, Ha, I want to hold him to that!!! and I am hoping to do it without any more surgery- OH MY GOSH that was the most horrific pain anyone could ever imagine times a thousand... and those ICU nurses, huh, no official comments -ask me in private, but they kept telling me how well I was doing, and I kept saying out loud, I know, I know, I am fine, but in my head I was cussin up a storm. But I held with all my might to the belief that each day gets better, and it did. Its Friday and I am great. just plugging along following instructions, taking my meds on time,taking my little walks, and am OK! Thanks again for all the kind words and thoughts you have written for me- they worked! good job supporting! I have appreciated you all sooo much!