Wayne, so glad your surgery went well. Try using a pillow on your stomach to laugh or cough. It really helps with the pain! Been there, done that. I think my biggest problem was walking upright after gallbladder surgery - was afraid I'd pull something I guess. LOL Also, getting all that extra gas out sure wasn't much fun either! I think I walked miles and miles the first couple of weeks!
Tex, glad you're on the mend - scary stuff. You must have an awful good immune system to fight that on your own without antibiotics! Good for you!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all those with birthday's. I hope your day was filled with family and friends and many happy memories were made!
Barbara, go ahead and add that pearl..............might be a new fad! LOL Heal quickly. As for Kris = she'll find her nitch at college, it just takes time but with her level head and smarts, she will do just fine. It's great she has gramps to sound off to and I'm sure he gives good advice (unless its computer advise - couldn't resist!)
To all the newbies I haven't personally welcomed, Welcome to a most AWESOME place to ask your questions and feel like you belong somewhere! It's great to have you!
To everyone else - HELLO and I'm glad I can finally read all the posts (slowly and a might bit blurry, but hey...........).
Update on my surgery: It's been 8 days since surgery (which went very well). It was out-patient and I was AWAKE (semi) for most of the surgery
That, I did NOT like at all. I have internal and external stitches which will come out on the 14th. Some of the stitches (internal) will dissolve, which is great since they don't feel real good coming out! I am working 1/2 days this week and increasing my time each day as my eyes allow. The good eye is compensating for the other one so they are both hurting before I get out of there.Love,
Mars
back, Mars. Great to see you posting again. I hope you have a very speedy recovery. 
