Post-Op Day 1

Day 1:
I ran by the hospital this morning on my way to a meeting in Little Rock. Neil was still kind of out of it due to the anesthesia. He was sleepy, but at least I got to put my eyes on him and talk to him for a little while. While I was at my meeting, the nurse got Neil out of bed and sitting in a chair. The doctor wanted him to do this 3 times today. After my meeting I went straight to the hospital. Neil was sitting in the chair again for the second time. He was way more alert and feeling much better. We had several visitors today. I met Neil's sweet cousin Melanie at the hospital so she could see Neil and then his best friend Justin came by as well. My step-dad Ty stopped by after work as did our friends Jeff and Ashlee. Neil was joking around and talking without any pain.

Around 6 pm, the pain started really kicking in again. The medication wasn't working and Neil still had to get out of bed one more time. The nurse came by and Neil tried and tried to get out of the bed, but the pain was just too much. The nurse decided to let Neil get away with just 2 times out of bed today. By this time, Neil was only communicating in grunts and one word sentences as it hurt him too much to do any more. Ugh it just breaks my heart to see him in so much pain. I know the pain is getting worse because he is actually using his stomach muscles and this is good for him, but it is just painful to see him this way. The nurse said the next 24-48 hours will be the worst of the pain because the anesthesia is wearing off and he will be moving again. I just pray that Neil can withstand all the pain and begin to heal. His sweet momma is staying with him again tonight so that I can try and get rest in an actual bed. She is the best mother-in-law and mother EVER.

Thank you again for all the prayers and support!! Keep 'em coming!