Surgery on 4/18/01 went fairly well. Entered hospital on Wednesday and discharged Sunday. Had some problems with breathing, but finally got surgeon and pulmonary docs to agree it was no worse than before surgery.
As of 5/3/01, down 25 pounds. All of staples out now. Had problems with drain. Dr Dempsey wants it in for 3 weeks total. Per Home Health nurse this is great and the 3 weeks will allow for body to readjust to absorbing the assorted acids. Since I'm big busted (boy is that an understatement), I seem to be annoying the drain. Next week it comes out and hope to move more quickly on to recovery.