Wow

My mom is one tough lady and as a result, she's going home this morning. Four short days after her four-hour surgery on Friday, her doctors are discharging her.

Of course, by 10 a.m. Saturday morning, she was up and walking around. She hasn't needed much pain medication, she's moving around on her own (despite a drainage tube and catheter) and is in good spirits. While the drainage tube comes out this morning, the catheter must stay in for another week or so. She'll have to come to London so her doctor can do a test ensure her bladder doesn't leak before she can lose the catether for good.

But much to everyone's relief, she can recuperate from the comfort of her own couch and bed. She can watch the olympics on her own TV. She can eat and drink whatever she wants, whenever she wants (or whenever my dad will bring it to her).

Thanks to everyone who wished her well and asked about her throughout this entire process. The good wishes and concern are very much appreciated. She's one tough cookie and I'm very proud of her.

Tina