Brandon is out of surgery. The surgery lasted about 2 hours with tendon and muscle transfer/lengthening. Brandon's feet have good circulation and he is handling recovery well. Based on the type of surgery he had, he will not be able to bear weight on the foot for 1 month and will need to keep the foot elevated for a while. Brandon's new wheelchair does not elevate the feet so we will have a wheelchair to take home- two in the car.
Brandon did not sleep last night and therefore kept me up all night. The nurses came in and tried to talk him into sleeping but he kept saying " I cant sleep". He has been sleepng most of the day while I have talked to the surgeon, the nutritionist, the physical therapist, the occupational therapist, the nurses, the anesthesiologist and he chaplin.
Jane stayed at Anne's house last night so one of us would have some sleep. The house is great with two very playful cats - Cody and Lighting. Both quite frisky at night.
We are anticipating Brandon will be released on Wednesday as planned. The hard part is recovery after surgery.
A little Scottish Rite story. Jane went to the car to get a few items. She got lost in the hospital and asked someone who works here which direction to the car. The person said let me take you down to the car so you dont get lost. The nurse stopped what she was doing and took her down the elevator and showed her to the car. Jane said she knew she was busy and hated to bother her. The nurse said I am never too busy to help. When was the last time you heard that in a hospital. It is refreshing.
More later.
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