October 29, Wednesday ~ Eve of Take Down Surgery

Today was spent fasting and downing antibiotics. It was not too bad.  I cheated a little.  I had an americano with a bit of cream.  Also had some sorbet with a bit of milk solids.  It’ll be okay.  I drank several cherry flavored gatorades, clear chicken broth and clear coconut milk.  Thank you my dearest D. (my lovely coworker) for the delicous homemade chicken broth.  It is the best I have ever had. 

Surgery’s scheduled at 10:45 am tomorrow morning.  AK spent the day with me.  She did laundry and we crashed on the couch watching “The Holiday” and “Click”, one sentimental, romantic and the second goofy and stupid.  Click is kind of like “Its a Wonderful Life” Adam Sandler style, with all the poop jokes and dum sex pranks imagined.  Both movies, perfect for a day like today. 

I’ve been thinking about saying so long to Puffer.  Having my stoma has been a great experience and I have to admit I am a bit anxious about this next phase.  I know now, that if the takedown fails for whatever reason, I could again live with “Puffer”.  However, the docs say I will come through great, given my past good recovery.  I am relatively young, healthy and strong. So, I continue to think positive.