The First 24 Hours Out of Surgery

The First 24 Hours Out of Surgery

We officially now have 24 hours post op under our belts! There has been a great deal of pain, but Liz is doing remarkably! Her doctors have checked on her numerous times, and they have all said that everything is looking really well.

She is still very tired, but that is because she is loaded up on morphine. The doctors keep telling us that she won't remember anything of the last two days, but I don't buy it for a second. Last night at about 3:30 AM, I called Liz's nurse "Amanda" and Liz was the one that corrected me to say that her nurse's name was "Amber." Amber was her third nurse since we got out of surgery. Great, just what I needed, one more thing to prove that Liz is smarter than I. Even after major surgery, I don't stand a chance against her.

Between the breathing tube that was in her throat during surgery, and the fact that her chest hurts every time she breathes, talking is very difficult for her. I know that many of you want to come down and see her, but I think that if we can wait until she is home, that would be best. Besides, Liz has already told her mom, "If I could move my arms, I would punch you in the face." That was just because Nona wouldn't scratch Liz's face hard enough. I can't imagine what she will do to me if I make her talk more than she wants.

Thanks for all the prayers, calls, emails, and overall positive good vibes. You have all been amazing!