June 1 -- Not a lot new to report, but I expect that some of you may be eager for an update.

Leslie had a comfortable night once they got her into a private room around 12:45 am. I stayed here, on a cot, and can testify to the usual hospital hourly wake-ups. The strangest was an intake interview at 2:30, with questions about drug and alcohol use, if she felt safe at home, and more. I assume this has to be completed within a window after admission, but I'm not sure I'd trust 2:30 am answers!

That said, the staff here is great - friendly, warm, efficient, skilled.

We saw the surgeon early, but without any new answers except her confidence that she had removed everything necessary. We still await the pathology report to know if she is fighting one source or two.

Leslie has been lucid and chipper, except after a medication for itching from the bandages, which made her sleepy and a bit loopy. Her pain level is very low, and she was enjoying music and email on her new iPad!

She met her goal for today this afternoon - sitting up in a chair (and getting herself to and from it). Big "ups" to Jessica for training her into fighting trim; she is already eager for your perfect balance of push and encourage.

She should start being ready for visitors or calls tomorrow. More as I know it.