I am so glad you are through the wilderness. I too came throughjust fine. My surgery is was on friday 7-11-08 and I just got released from the hospital yesterday and last night was horrible to sleep. The pain is HORRIBLE, but i am a whimp. I had a breakdown this morning because I saw the incision in the mirror and where the tubes were. my mom gave me a right kick in the bum and said you are hear to see that incision and everything else and that my dear is a blessing in itself. Plus, my husband is still attracted to me so that is good. I just told him that i dont want him to look at me for at least 6 weeks!!! i am sorry for venting, i am glad you got through the wilderness and this is the first step to recovery.
take care
Aja