Post Op Day 2

TJ is still in the ICU as there were no beds available on the neuro floor. The staff is incredibly friendly and they are really enjoying seeing some positive outcome from their work. I have been introducing him to some people of whom he has no recollection. A nurse walked in this evening and looked at me and said, “You look really familiar.” She had taken care of TJ a couple of times but did not recognize him without a tube in his face.

TJ is doing well although his neck and back still are very painful. The nurse practitioner from the neurosurgeon's office was in and put him on a new pain medication regime. She changed his dressing and the incision looks really good. He took a good walk and hopefully will be able to get some sleep tonight. The nurse who is on tonight had him several times in December and is a wonderful nurse. The plan is discharge some time tomorrow, but no one will make any promises.

Prayer requests are for good pain relief, some sleep, and once again an uneventful recovery.

Many thanks again for all your support!