Angel coming in with another update....I spoke with Mabel a little while ago, her surgery was 24 hours ago, she is up walking, drinking, and almost pain free, she says it has been better than what she expected, although she did have quite a bit of pain when the anesthesia started to really wear off. She sounds so good, I couldn't believe it. Dr Madan said she may get to go home tomorrow. She is so excited and optimistic, and can't believe that she has no hunger what-so-ever. She did say however that the leak test was the worst and it came back up on the nurse. she said it embarassed her, but I told her not to worry about it, at least she passed it and won't have to go through it again. She wanted me to thank everyone for being so supportive of her and keeping her in your prayers, and will write when she gets home. Mabel, I'm so proud of your strength and courage, it makes me try harder. Rhonda