Dad had his surgery today. We were at the hospital bright and early for his 5:30 a.m. check-in. After getting him through check-in and pre-op, his surgery began around 7:30a.m. His procedure took about 2 1/2 -3 hrs. The doctor reported that everything went really well and was a success.
We were able to go see him in recovery as he was waking up, and then shortly after we were able to go get him settled in his room. We've been pleasantly surprised at how well he has done in coming out of the anesthesia and being so alert so quickly. He has put Mom to shame in lack of grogginess, however we've not had quite so many laughs at his comments as we did with Mom in her delirious state!
He has already been up and even walked a bit, however we had a little scare when he almost passed out and had to have several nurses help him back to bed. His blood pressure was frighteningly low, so they inverted his bed to help the blood flow back to his head. We were sure to take a picture! :)
Overall, despite discomfort and some mild pain, Dad is doing really well and may even be able to go home as early as tomorrow.
It was really important to Mom to be here for Dad, yet she is still really having a difficult time with her recovery. It is especially hard for her to sit up for long periods of time as it makes her feel sick and in pain. My friend suggested talking to the hospital to see what they could do to help her, and they were so amazing to work with. We were able to get her a little room with a bed for her to rest in while Dad was in surgery, right in the area they were bringing him to recover in. It was such a blessing to be able to work this out so she could get through the day and be here for him.
We've actually had some laughs here as I've spent the day surrounded by our two invalids - Dad in his bed and Mom sprawled on the couch bed in his room. It is neat to see the continued love our parents have for each other, especially in their hard times.
Once again, we are so grateful for the continued thoughts and prayers for our parents, and the love they feel from all of you.
Mom and Dad before surgery
Dad relaxing in his room
You can’t tell from this picture just how inverted he was, but this is what they did after he almost passed out and his blood pressure dropped so low. He got to hang out upside for quite awhile!
Thank you for the update. We are so glad everything went well for him and the surgery.
ReplyDeleteIt is good to see Michele at his side, bless her heart, she is so amazing.
I'm so glad that everything went so well with his surgery! Its sweet to see the love and bond your parents have for each other!
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