"Colon Surgery Red"

As you know Michele always keeps her sense of humor in any situation especially those times where humor is all you have left to give. Yesterday she informed all the nurses, techs, and doctors that she had a pre-surgery pedicure and painted her toes "colon surgery red". She spent the first part of the day in and out of sleep from the morphine and was having a rough morning. Her fabulous nurse, Cindy, suggested a different pain medicine and convinced the doctor to let her have it instead of morphine. Within 15 minutes she woke up and was ready to walk. She has felt great since and has been sitting in a chair for long periods of time. She was able to walk around the fifth floor at two different times today and plans another evening stroll later tonight. The girls came up and spent time with Michele today. Megan had to check everything out including the bathroom. Megan loved Michele’s room and was fascinated by the space and storage. She hopes her college dorm room is as cool and she can’t wait to go back to the hospital to visit and hang out with us Aunts. Emily did not want to leave Michele’s side and gave her lots of love and attention. And in perfect Emily fashion she said, "You look silly Mommy". Michele wanted to be sure we told you all that she is so appreciative of all the flowers. The arrangements are absolutely beautiful. I want to personally say, thanks for the food…it has been yummy.

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