Post Surgery 10/16/08. 9:00pm - trying to be brave.

Gavin's at home! Yeah.

We went back to the hospital this morning and he was doing well. He was very sore and grouchy. He had a good night, somewhat restless, as each time a nurse or doctor nears him, he would get very upset. So, imagine his irritability this morning when doctors made rounds! He rested a bit this morning, but by 12:00pm, his discharge paperwork was complete, so I woke him up to bring him home.

Wow, it's amazing to have this hospital stay seem so easy! Post surgery, we check out, load him in the car and drive 8+/- miles home. There was no baggage to load - we hardly brought anything with us. No concern for his trip home - it took 20 minutes! So, upon arrival home, he stayed on a makeshift bed in the living room to watch TV.

The afternoon was rough, as he was very tearful and sore, not wanting to move or be touched. He had a low-grade temp, and I was a bit concerned that it would escalate as a precursor to something worse. After a 4-5 hours of sleep and several doses of pain medicine, he seems more like himself. He actually walked to the bathroom by himself a few minutes ago. Now, he's sitting in the chair in the den with us, talking a little. He genuinely seems relieved to not be hurting so much, which of course delights me!

At home, finally feeling like interacting with us.

Pray that he continues to feel good, and that his rest tonight will provide recovery so that he can have a good day tomorrow.

We are blessed!