One Day Later - Back Surgery Update
Today Brian managed to stand up, sit upright in a chair for over an hour and take a few steps with a walker. He is rating his resting pain as a 5 on a scale of 1 to 10. Of course, he is on so much morphine he can’t focus his eyes.
He had a full scan this morning and everything looks great. One of his nerves had been compressed by the wonky vertebrae to a small fraction of the size it should be but when the pressure was removed it plumped back up within the hour. This is, apparently, unusual but great news as it means he will be able to regain all the strength in his left leg.
He has been moved out of the ICU.
I am freakishly tired from driving 90+ minutes each way to and from the hospital each day but that it so be expected. Other than the fact Brian’s life is going to be a giant suck-fest of pain for the next few weeks, it is all good news.
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April 12th, 2008 22:34
We are thinking of you! Hope Brian doesn’t hate the hospital food too much.
April 12th, 2008 22:43
I’m so glad things are looking good!!!
April 13th, 2008 10:23
Okay, I’m all up to date now, and what good news! I’m just realizing how very tired you must be - not only the driving, but something about the energy in hospitals can be draining, I think. Anyways, am so impressed by how good you look despite it all, and hope Brian will enjoy seeing his yard green up and flower during his recovery!! Sending good energy out his way.
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April 13th, 2008 18:48
Good to hear Stace. I posted cute kid photos of a Butterfly Pavilion, which I thought you’d like since I haven’t done much “daddy” stuff lately.