We were at Banner University Hospital at 7 a.m. yesterday morning. We left Beluga at 5:30 a.m to be able to deal with the beginning of rush hour traffic into downtown Phoenix.
Steve Lowe graciously agreed to come over mid-day to take Lewis out for a bit of relief in case we were away longer than planned. We left at 5:30 and didn't return until 4:45 - a long day for us all. Poor Lewis was confused by Steve's arrival and wouldn't get off the bed to greet him. It took a speaker phone call from me to convince Lew that Steve was a safe person to listen to. All went well after that and we are eternally grateful to Steve for his kindness.
Dave's surgery went well, the Dr. said there was more inflamation than he expected, and he was able to come home relatively soon after the surgery. We drove back on surface roads (rt. 60) instead of I-10 and experienced little traffic. He enjoyed a bowl of chicken noodle soup and a slice of lemon cake, watched a little televison and had a good night's sleep, sans the prescribed opiods. This morning he woke bright eyed and bushy tailed with some pain but nothing near what he had the day before. We're hoping that gabapentin and muscle relaxants will keep doing their jobs. This may be a honeymoon period, we're prepared for that, but he's happier than I've seen him in a while - a good thing.
Thank you all for your emails and texts filled with kind words, positive thoughts. We are truly grateful for your concern.
p.s. And....he's out walking again, oh Dave......
Excellent! I am so happy that he's doing well. Walking was Jim's recovery plan, and walk we did; much of it in the Nordstrom shoe department.
ReplyDeleteHAHAHAHA! Did you buy or just use the department for exercise?
ReplyDeleteWishing Dave an excellent recovery!
ReplyDeleteThanks Hans....finger's crossesd!
DeleteGlad to read Dave's doing better. It's certain that Lewis agrees.
ReplyDeleteDave is probably already planning projects for the Winter home.
Be Safe and Enjoy!
It's about time.
Thank you, and yes....Lewis agrees and yes....Dave is planning!
DeleteWahoo! I’m thinking that Sonoran hotdog tomorrow will be the icing on the cake for a lasting, pain-free recovery and a happy Dave. 👍😃
ReplyDeleteThanks Gay....he's really looking forward to that hot dog tomorrow, I hope he'll get it!
ReplyDeleteI have to tell you that Lewis would make a terrible junkyard dog. But when he heard your voice on the phone he came right up to me and we had a nice little walk together. My pleasure to help in a small way and so glad to hear Dave is feeling better. Let's go get those Sonoran Dogs!
ReplyDeleteLewis is a flower, let's face it. He's sweet and loving and soft and obedient. When he barks it's more of a "get away from here, I'm scared" kind of alarm. It make him all the more lovable. Perhaps next week for those hot dogs....honeymoon may be over.
DeleteOh, that is wonderful news! Dave looks fantastic! So glad to hear that Dave is already out walking. I'm sure his positive outlook and his two excellent home health care nurses (LOL) will aid in his speedy recovery. Love to you three! L & E
ReplyDeleteThanks Laurel. He definitely has a positive outlook and we're doing our best to help him along. He had a tough night so perhaps a little less walking?????
DeleteDave looks great the day after. Nice to see him enjoying himself.
ReplyDeleteHe was happy.....I didn't realize how much the pain showed on his face til yesterday.
DeleteHappy to hear that Dave's surgery went well. Wishing him a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jim, you know.....
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear the surgery went well and hopefully recovery will be swift. Day two and three always seem to be the most challenging. Good that the speaker phone worked to get Lew comfortable - nice to have friends nearby!! Hugs to you both
ReplyDeleteAlrighty then....here's to day four! Thanks for the hugs...
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear the surgery went well. For what it's worth, I wouldn't be shy about using those opioid painkillers. I took every pill they prescribed on the schedule they prescribed them after my surgery, but then reduced frequency and dropped the opioids as soon as I could tolerate things (about 2 weeks in my case). They can be incredibly helpful when used carefully. Awareness of the potential for problems is 90% of the issue. Here's hoping for a speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteHe isn't shy about the pain killers today! Thanks for your advice, well taken.
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