Staci's DAD needs Prayers ~ Pain *Fixed* ~ Back HOME & Recovering

[Cinder & Smoke]

Staci's on the way home (@9:15 pm she's about 1/2 hour from home) and
called in this report:

Dad's doin A-OK - Fussin an hollerin that he wants to EAT!

* got fitted for a back brace
* got a walker
* did a 250 foot Hike inna Hall - Doc was *impressed*!
* pain pump only used once
* took a Valium and slept that off
* entertained the two Grand Kids and lived through it!
* still planning on makin a break for it on Wednesday - Doc said "We'll see."

Staci says the Hospital is Really NICE - and the Staff are GREAT!

She'll check in as soon as she sez "Howdy" to the Big Red Dawg ...
Keegan was going to be visited by the next-door neighbor today ...
and may be over at his house.

More Best Wishes for Mr. M - Feel Better Soon!!

/s/ Phred

[Cincy'sMom]

Glad to hear things went well today! Lots of prayers for a fast and successful recovery.

[slick]

I'm so glad and relieved that everything went well. I had to laugh at this...

* did a 250 foot Hike inna Hall - Doc was *impressed*!

It was the same with me. What is it about doctors??? They give you a standing ovation for walking inna Hall and another one for sitting and giving them a good BM. Don't they have a life???

[Uabassoon]

Staci I'm so happy to hear that you dad is doing so well shortly after surgery. I'll keep him in my thoughts that he has a speedy recovery!

[shais_mom]

we are home!
pooped -
but none worse for the wear.
Yup I asked the neighbor to come and let Keegan out - he said he'd let her out a couple times welllllll, the big red dog spent the evening at the neighbors and even went on a car ride with him and their resident Shih tzu - Zoey! lol other then eating she hasn't done a whole lot since I got home she acts like she's been at the dog park or something!
When we (sister and family) left dad was still harping over the fact that he still had the catheter in and he wasn't allowed to eat real food until morning. He's eaten 2 servings of chicken broth, 2 servings of jello, fruit ice, and numerous cups of coffee.
When he got out of recovery we asked him about his pain and he said there was pain but it was different. Not the numbing, cramping, tingling pain in his legs like before. The docs were able to straighten the spine and do one fusion - putting in 6 pins and 2 rods. Said that the nerves were restored and wouldn't be frayed like before. (I think that's how he said it)Yes, he got up and walked a good distance. - then got some Vallium - and the nurse said he's get a nice nap. I don't think she was out the door before he was asleep!
I can't say enough good things about this hospital. It was fabulous! My parents were told this morning that docs come from all over the world to operate there and patients come from all over the country to BE operated on! It is strictly Orthopedic and Neurological Surgery. They do about 25 inpatient surgeries and 25 outpatient surgeries a day.
I will call them tomorrow and report how he's doing.
My family wants to send deep heartfelt THANKS to each and everyone that thought of, prayed for us.
THANK YOU!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Staci, I'm so glad to hear that your father's surgery went well and I hope that he'll make a full and speedy recovery. I'm still keeping him in my thoughts and prayers.

[Karen]

More paryers on the way, that his recovery continues smoothly, and that he is allowed "real food" really soon!

[K9karen]

Woo! Woo! That's GREAT news!!! Mr M and I are in a dead tie for screws and rods! Yep! Up and attum down the hall almost immediately!!! And love those medication pumps! Good goin' Mr M!!! And Bless the docs, magic hands I say! Prayers for a speedy, pain free recovery!!! {HUGS!}

[anna_66]

Wonderful! So glad to hear things went well with your dad's surgery
Hope he's out of the hospital and on the way home asap!!!

[gini]

Staci, what good news! Oh, I just hope this continues and he gets better and better. What a great Christimas present for your Dad and your entire family.

So, the Big Red Dog went calling while you were away?