The healing has begun, with all that surrounds that, too.
Just before Rob's sister, Holly, and I left the hospital last night, Rob spiked a high fever. The surgeon wasn't too alarmed, and they were able get it down. It went back up to 99.9 during the early morning hours, and remained there. But all other signs are doing great, and for that we are so thankful!
The nurses had Rob up for a short walk, and though very painful, he was really excited to have gotten up and done it! One of the aides referred to him as "flash" although I think he may have been displaying a bit of sarcasm! The point is, he did it. Yeah! Rob has the most amazing positive attitude for what he has just gone through, and I have to say that I am so blessed to have him in my life!
The anesthesia and numbing agents have all run their course, and the pain is intensifying, especially with each movement. But Rob is strong, and absolutely retaining his sense of humor, WITH EVERYONE!!! He just asked about getting more "pain kills." LOL!
He started a clear liquid diet this morning, and was able to tolerate some of it. But he has been most excited about the water! His voice is quite raspy from the air tube, and the oxygen was drying him out even more. But the oxygen was removed just a little while ago, and he's doing great without it. :)
Rob's surgeon is due in around noon today to go over our "future plan of action," and the ostomy nurses have their first session with us around 1pm.
So begins the new chapter in our lives, and I am really thankful for it, no matter what it entails. As long as it includes him.
In Peace and In Love,
Cheri ♥
ROCK ON, ROB! *** Finding Joys in the Quiet Whispers and the Deep Battle Cries of LIFE
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