Liver Surgery ~ FINALLY!

So much has happened. After arguing with my HMO for the past week about why I should have the surgery in Minnesota, they finally agreed. I had tons of help from my mom, sister, and aunts. We bombarded the HMO office in Hawaii everyday with letters and calls. The HMO isn't that bad, now that they agreed. But I am definitely changing to a PPO the first chance I get. I had surgery to resect part of the liver and tumor on the 20th. I remember waking up and seeing Dr. Zarroug, Dr. Que's assistant surgeon. He looks like he's only 18 years old. I told him I didn't want to know anything until my family arrived and he kept talking. He said everything went well but I refuse to believe him until I read that pathology report. My nurse's name is Mackenzie. She's originally from Iowa and she is very cool. I can see the snow from the window outside in the hall. That's one thing I look forward to when I go for my daily exercise. I stand there watching the snow fall. I've been renting videos (they have a video library in my ward) and watching the Winter Olympics all day. I miss watching Friends. Speaking of friends, I am so grateful for all the well wishes I've received from my family and friends.