The tubes are out!

5 full days after the op and all the tubes are out, what a relief, they were driving me crazy. We're told by the surgeon and other docs that we are on schedule for a speedy recovery. We're on free fluids so can drink more water and the occassional cup of tea. Our pain relief is in tablet form and although i was unsure about how my new system would deal with them, all seems ok though. There's some really strange pains and feeling in my gut but i'm told these are normal. Tomorrow's another step closer!