We went to San Diego yesterday for a pre-op appointment with Steve’s anesthesiologist and a final consult with Dr. Lowy, the surgeon.
All went well, and there was no real news to speak of. The one new thing we found out is that when the surgery is over they will give him an epidural. They’ve found that completely blocking the pain is the best way to manage the incredibly intense pain for the first few days. They plan to use that for 3 – 5 days and then wean him off and onto other pain meds. He wasn’t thrilled about this, but I told him that in my opinion, after some experience with having surgery, the epidural will be his best friend when he wakes up!
We’ll be going back to San Diego on Sunday and the surgery’s scheduled for first thing Monday a.m. Thank you all so very much for your continued support, encouragement and prayers as we wait. You mean more to us than you can know.
We will keep you updated on Monday, during and after surgery, and in all the days of recovery to follow. I'll also post the hospital location and contact information. Also, we’re finalizing our plans for the hotel where Joelle (when she’s down there) and I will be staying, and will let you know.
Please continue praying as we’re finding the last few days of waiting is getting somewhat stressful and draining. I am continually amazed how even in the middle of stress, God constantly reminds us of His presence in our lives, and whenever we have a need, it is is filled, without us ever asking.
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