Recovery and Healing

As I listen to my husband snooze next to me tonight, I figured I better write some more since there's not been an update since post-op day 2. He's has survived the trial of not being able to drink much for 6 days, pain when walking, not caring if he shaved, and has a new appreciation for showers and water. This is not a man who has been a big fan of water before, but to say this experience has changed him is an understatement. He's drinking more water than soda or non-carbonated soft drinks. This is good to see as I know it's healthier for him. He is recovering well from the major surgery he had, and we do appreciate everyone prayers--they have created a healing that I didn't think 3 weeks ago would have been possible. He's moving well, awake most of the day, and is eating better now (it really had ruined his appetite the first 2 weeks). He ate an entire TV dinner 2 nights ago, and ate pretty well tonight from our left-overs (thanks--it was SO good, Martin!) I may not be looking forward to going back to work on the 11th, but I know he's doing well enough I don't have to worry about him much. He's frustrated that he's still not having a whole lot of energy, but I know that will come back.

I'm also finding out that pain control is important, especially at night. He is trying tonight to us only Ibuprofen, and we'll see how it goes. If it doesn't work, they will give him some other pain meds that aren't quite a strong as what he had right out of surgery, but he doesn't need as much anymore anyway. So far, the ibuprofen seems to be doing the trip if his breathing is any indication. It's good to see God heal quickly and so completely. It's something I sometimes take for granted, and shouldn't. It's been a tough lesson to learn, but it's been incredible to watch.