not as scared

i hope that the nurses get him uip and walking i may be able to go to the hospital tomorrow if he gets a room and i can get a ride if not i have to wait until friday if he is in pain i will make sure he takes some pain meds but not enough to knock him out

Hopefully, the nurses will try to get him up tomorrow (Thursday) and not wait until Friday. The sooner the better.

Right after the surgery sometimes gives a false sense of elation because the anesthesia is still in body after the surgery so it doesn't hurt so bad. It often gets worse on day 2 and 3. Just telling you so you don't worry if he seems worse tomorrow than he is today.

While he should keep pain under control using the pump they gave him, he shouldn't try to be completely pain free because the pain meds slow the wakening process of the intestines. Pain should stay in the 'tolerable' range and not completely gone and feeling no pain at all. At least that's what I've been told...

Mike

i tried to call back and the phone just rings he is in icu for the night and will possible have a room tomorroe i will be there friday and if he has a private room i can stay there i will tell him friday to get of his butt and walk or walk in place thanks again for your prayers and advice

i will tell him thax again

....and then call him later tonight and tell him to get off his butt and walk in place next to the bed WITH A NURSE PRESENT AND SUPERVISING FOR SAFETY.



...maybe you want to tell him that I said to say that instead of you saying it directly.

Mike

Glad it went well! Tell him we are wishing him a speedy recovery!!!!

Mike