Gray saw the surgeon yesterday, sixteen days post op and he is doing really well. He has regained all but three of his pre op pounds and grew taller! His suture cites are healing well and the bars have stayed in place. He doesn't need to go back to Norfolk for six months! Thank goodness because the trip was long and bumpy yesterday. We are both still in our pj's today recovering from our long day. Norfolk is in serious need of road repair! The number of bumps, pot holes and ditches is unbelievable.
So now Gray enters the physical therapy stage of recovery. He begins pool therapy on Monday along with specific exercises from the doctor and has to the lengthen time and distance he walks daily. Next week he also has to begin weaning from the Loratab (narcotic).
His spirits are good. He eats continually, which he is supposed to be doing, but now he is actually hungry all the time. I have told a few of you, I have spent more time in the kitchen the past week than I have my whole life!
I am really impressed with his tenacity and strength. He never complains, will only quietly tell us "it hurts" when the pain is at it's worst. He pushes himself to walk to the next telephone pole or breath more repetitions into the spirometer without being reminded.
Gray had visitors last Friday and although he was exhausted it was great. He looks forward to seeing his buddies again this weekend. Give us a call if you find some time to come visit.
Thanks for checking in!
Gail
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