Paul's Journey

Well I have made it to day six. This has been quite a challenge for me. I seemed to be ready for the surgery finally as we got here in San Diego. I was quite nervous the night before but was pretty calm when Beth and I went to the hospital on Monday morning. The staff at the hospital was just fantastic. As far as I was told by Beth after the surgery, I was a "text-book" patient. My surgery only took about 1 and 1/2 hours and I was in and out. Everything went well. I was back in my room by about 12 noon. By 8 pm I had been up and walked 3 times. I did not have too much pain.

Day 2: I was up early and went for a walk in the halls. I had very little pain but took pain medication once in awhile to keep ahead of any pain. I even had my first meal, broth, jello and water. Felt pretty good. Found out that Beth's surgery went well, got to see her when she got back but she was out of it mostly.

Day 3: Things going better. Up and moving well. Resting as needed. Very little pain. Eating my "great" meals. Beth is doing good.

Day 4: Out of the Hospital today. Was great to get out and get back to the hotel. Then slept. Started our Nectar for Protien.

Day 5: Bad day. I ended up violently ill all morning. Seems the nectar was making me sick. Quit the nectar. Felt bad all day. Was asking myself "why did I do this"??

Day 6: Much better today. Went for a walk around the hotel. We went a did laundry. It's the little things in life. Anyway, hopefully we are and the road. Looking forward to Tuesday when we get to add solid food.