Yes, I had surgery Thursday. I'm doing surprisingly well, above my expectations for day 2. I had the usual gas bulging belly late yesterday, and felt like I'd been the punching bag at an MMA studio at the 24 hour mark... but that is much better, I'd say the gas is 90% gone (which might be related to my gentle but continuous activity level when awake).

Pain is well controlled on the pain med. As of noon, I'm trying the 1/2 a tablet instead of a full one - so far, I can feel the "bruising" and some pain but completely tolerable. So I hope to stick to the half-dose for the next 24, and then down to just Tylenol after that. (hope is the key word).

I have slept a lot - every time the urge hits me. Probably 18-20 hours of the last 24. When I am awake, though, I am mostly moving gently and walking. Down the street to the pharmacy (1 block each way), etc. with SIL as my walking buddy. Got in 1/2 mile total yesterday at my own pace per the watch. But I was a walker before, and lots of restless energy, so around the house has kept me sane. I just have to be extra careful not to overdue once my eagle-eyed SIL is no longer here to ride herd on my "do it" instincts.

The doctor did come out and tell my SIL that they "got it all" and my clin notes say no evidence of metastasis.

Now to just take care of my kidney until I get to the first week of Sept for that surgery. They've coordinated my 6 week followup for this, with the pre-op testing I need for the next surgery, so I'm on a roll. 7 appointments scheduled if you count the post-op for this and the labs!