Surgery Went Well

It was a looooong day today... the kids and I left home at 5:30 a.m. for the hospital in Milwaukee. John was suppose to go in for pre-op prep at 7:30... he didn't go in until after 8:30... at about 1:30 the doctor called saying things went well and they fused the vertebrae above and below the fractured one, they removed the piece of bone against the spinal canal, and he was just about done being closed up. He was suppose to be back to his room by 3, but it was after 5 when he finally got back to the room. But, he is doing well... he has feeling and movement in his arms, legs, and all parts of his body...he said his back feels better than when he went into surgery, but he was also still numbed from the surgery, the doctors told us the operation would hurt and he'd need pain meds for awhile.

He is on oxygen overnight because his oxygen count was pretty low... due to shallow breathing the last few days (it hurt when he took deep breaths so he didn't), but now they want him to do that so he doesn't get pneumonia.

He was still pretty sleepy, so we stayed for an hour and a half, and then left to come home after doing some errands, and shopping for things.

I am thankful for the good results so far, knowing John has a long haul ahead... and especially thankful to God for the many friends and caring relatives and for the prayers and love they send us all.