I can't believe it has only been 5 days since surgery! The doctors decided to keep Stu in the hospital for another week as an in-patient in rehab. He will move to the rehab floor (3rd floor of the hospital) tomorrow. They are guessing about a week, but it will depend upon his progress--could be more, could be less. He is in therapy right now as I type.
It was shower day this morning. Although Stu can't smell, the rest of us can, and he needed a shower. As much as guys joke about wanting a sponge bath from a good looking nurse, it just doesn't do the same thing as a good scrub-down under running water. So, the man who would never let me even scrub his back pre-surgery let me scrub every nook and cranny this morning without too much protest. I even washed his hair and scar... It was tricky getting him dressed again, especially the socks. I never was good at getting socks on little kids, and I suck at getting those tight white compression hose on an adult. He has clean clothes on (t-shirt, boxers, and hospital bottoms). He still wanted him same hat, even though I bought him a few new ones for Valentine's day in preparation. Men.
It is almost lunch time. We usually sit in the room and have lurch together. It is nice.
Deb
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It was GREAT to spend some time with Stu this afternoon. With all the jet lag I've got right now I'm surprised he even recognized me, but he did. We talked about all kinds of things and I just really felt lucky to be able to spend some time with him. I wish Deb had been there too (but I know she needed that nap). I'm blessed to have friends like Stu and Deb. Keep getting better! God bless.
ReplyDeleteGreg
Other than looking like Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Carribean, Stu looks fabulous! Other than the eye patch and the red cap, he looks almost normal (OK - sitting in a hopsital bed isn't quite normal for Stu). Continue with the great progress.
ReplyDeleteLove you both!
Jen
Ah the good old days at the University of Iowa when I used to wash Stu's "nooks and crannies". Some things are just better to share.
ReplyDeleteSure glad to hear Stu is recovering and that you get to go home. Thank you for keeping us up to date!
Lance
Dear Dr. Bash,
ReplyDeleteMark and I want you to know that you and yours are in our prayers and that the Lord will place his healing hand upon your husband.We pray that you will have strength and courage to get through this.And remember to take one day at a time.My Mom always said "And this too shall pass."God bless.
Nancy & Mark Yetsko