She's a trooper!

 This picture was taken in post-op. Yes, after surgery. My mother very well may be a saint. If somebody had left me with nearly a foot long incision and taken away my belly button, I certainly would not look like that, or have said thank you after somebody poked and prodded me. She is such a sweetie.

She cried for a little bit because she was uncomfortable and wanted to go home, but I say it's understandable. The funniest part is that she hasn't let it throw off her schedule at all. Rachael Ray at 10:00, Dr. Phil at 3:00, and Oprah at 4:00. And I'm almost certain she's watching NBC's Nightly News with Brian Williams right now.

They put in this nifty little pain pump that will automatically dispense a local anesthetic for the next five days. One of the coolest things about it is that it comes right off when it needs to! Cool, if you ask me. :)

All in all, I think today went well. Mom seems to be feeling well, and she ate her soup and jello very well. Mom's always been able to handle anesthesia well.

Thanks for all of your many prayers, we greatly appreciate them!

P.S. Happy Valentines Day!