You can't keep a good man down... Steve was up and walking this morning and had already done three turns around the third floor before I even got here. He got disconnected from his wound drain this morning, so he's only got the IV now. We went out for a stroll a little while ago, admiring the artwork in the halls (I'm not kidding. They have some really good stuff), nodding to the nurses and chatting.
The ostomy nurse was by again and we had more practice. But we need to do it actually on him - rather than the plastic mannequin stoma that they bring in to teach you on. However, since he still hasn't had any solid food, it seems likely we'll be here for another day or two so she'll come back on wednesday.
On the food front, Steve still's on ice chips! It's a wonder he can walk as weak as he must be. We are waiting for some gas to pass - that's the sign we need that the bowel is ready to handle some food.
John Wartinger called this morning from Washington (state) and said he was going to see about finding a whoppee cushion to ship to us!
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Hi, guys,
Sorry I didn't call today but we had to spend it putting things back in place after being away for three weeks. It will be a few more days before I'm caught up.
I'm glad you have this blog, I can get caught up with YOU whatever time I have available on the west coast.
It seems like forever, but Steve's recovery is actually quite rapid if you think about it. Surgery was less than a week ago. I bet he'll be eating tomorrow!! (I hope so, anyway!)
Love to you both!
Michele & Lee
Hey there - Just checking in to let you know I'm thinking of you. Bill was in Greenville yesterday, he's covering Fred Thompson's first week on the campaign trail. Since they lost Bill's luggage and he had to go buy clothes I didn't even suggest he try to call you. But I was thinking of you non the less. Hang in there, lot of people are thinking about you and praying for you. Mary Lou
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