@DeepBreath ....actually after about 4 days of annoyances, every day sees improvement just when I think I feel pretty darn good compared to the horrors I envisioned pre-op! I think the majority on BS probably feel the same way. I send prayers to those of you who are struggling more with your recovery, but remember we all eventually get there.
@Jaycey ...you little Cheshire Cat you! I know your positive thoughts and the shoulder you've shared with me has made my journey a much easier one! For some reason I thought my surgeon said he would get the rest of it off at my visit (maybe a gentle glue solvent of some kind)? And you're right, it's awesome stuff! My daughter has been quite bewildered how they glue the two sides together so evenly (then again, she could never color inside the lines)!
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@MI Chickie, I'm so happy if I've made your pre-op wait a wee bit easier! You know, I've always had to be a problem solver, finding a solution to any and all problems that would arise (which was every day) during the course of my business. So, what I did during the harrowing and worrisome pre-op wait was ask myself if there was anything I could do to change the outcome of the impending surgery? I would then proceed to tell myself that it was not in my hands, so change it I could not (basically, it is what it is and all the worrying in the world won't change the outcome one iota). Then I would relax...until I started worrying again...lol! Stay as positive as possible, it will serve you well during your journey.
@Readysetgo ...you got me laughing because I JUST experienced my first "now what do I do" moment! I went into the kitchen and brewed the loveliest cup of java, when I suddenly realized my daughter had left me alone for the first time (I thought she was going to serve me in bed, but that wasn't to be...I'm getting pretty used to this spoiling and enjoying it a bit more than I should). So, I stood there (with apron and walker) thinking, "Now what do I do?"
Well, I slipped my coffee cup (with coffee mate and sugar inside) into my apron, poured the coffee into a thermos and slipped the thermos into my apron...problem solved! I like the tray idea though...much easier for toting around plates etc.
@Hip Hip Hooray! ...how right you are on the good surgeon issue! I can't tell you how many times the nurses would tell me how great I was doing and follow it with, "Dr. Antebi?" I would say yes and they would proceed to tell me all of his patients do so well after surgery. Thanks for the well wishes!
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and here's to an even better day 7 
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Cindy - your posts are SO helpful. I love that you think to include all those little details we might be interested to hear. I absolutely agree with @DeepBreath and @MI Chickie - you really are an inspiration and help to curb those fears and anxieties we preOps all hold. Your path to this stage has been a long one, so you are well qualified to understand all the various concerns we have. You tackled the demon head-on, and sailed through (albeit with one hiccup, which you neatly overcame and which didn't prevent you from getting home in good time!) 
