Post Op Day 1 -- NG Tube Already Out!!

They pulled the NG (naso-gastric) tube out at about 10:00 this morning. Yippeeeeeee!! That thing has always been the worst part of recovery for Kevin. Gives him a horrible sore throat, which he can't sooth with liquid or lozenges since he's not allowed anything in his stomach yet.

They discontinued the shots they were giving him for pain and hooked him up with an IV that dispenses happy-feel-good dope at the push of a button.

Saw Dr. L on rounds. I mistook what he told me yesterday about the tumor markers. They won't tell us anything useful for a couple of weeks.

Kevin didn't sleep much last night and up until now, hasn't been able to rest this morning with all the activity -- early rounds, regular rounds, hooking up pain meds, antibiotics, fluids, electrolytes, etc. to the central line they put in during surgery and taking out the IV lines in his arms. But the last of the "fussing" ended about 25 minutes ago. Within 10 minutes of the last nurse leaving, Kevin was already lightly snoring -- a sound that makes me happy.

He's started reading the emails and facebook comments already and is grateful for all the expressions of love and friendship. I am so blown away by all the special people in our lives, especially you fellow PMPers -- your words of support have bouyed us up so much.

And thanks to my Beth El sistas who have called even though I couldn't really talk. Just hearing the voices makes it less lonely.

The love and support of our family and Rabbi Bruce are priceless.

When Kevin wakes up, it'll be time to get him on his feet and take a little walk; literally taking steps to getting him out of here.

That's the news for today. Keep those prayers and emails coming. Just don't mention food. I think he's dreaming of pizza. :-)

Roni