I just spent from 10 am to 4 pm with Deb at the hospital. Her husband had to go back to their home 2 hours away this morning. She was in a lot of pain, but they got her up and walking. She got in a chair around 1:00 and was still in the chair at 4 when I left. She walked the halls and also used the potty. LOL She was VERY glad to have her NG tube removed this morning. They are moving her to a regular floor as soon as they have a bed. She has been in Surgical Intensive Care. (Our doctor requires this for the day after surgery) She is dying for a sip of water, but of course, she will have to wait until after her leak test tomorrow. All in all, I would say her recovery is going well and she is making great progress! Keep up the prayers. Diane