Thank you so much for this update, Colleen!
Sounds like you did hit a few bumps along the way, thanks to the scheduling mix-up but I'm glad that the hospital accomodated you with the gas card at least.

Other than the pain you are currently experiencing, it sounds like you are WELL on your way! How exciting!
The pain will ease up each day, and especially as you start using your unit, you'll become so excited, the surgical pain goes on the backburner, and then fades altogether, yes?

and YES you've been missed! But we knew we didn't lose you!

Rae