Eye Surgery

Hi all,

Well, today was eye surgery day and the weather was not the best, but we only had to go as far as Mt. Vernon to Crossroads Hospital. They were running a little behind, but John was finally taken back to be prepared about 9:00. They are doing a large renovation at Crossroads and they were running really short onbeds and rooms so John was put in the Pediatric Room that had been transformed into the kitchen (funny, huh?). His bed was in the midst of a jungle theme and in the other half of the room was a coffee pot, refrigerator, microwave, etc. Needless to say, it was a very busy room. Cejae had taken the day off to go with us which was so nice. It's always good to have her along. They finally took him back to surgery around 9:55 and he got out about 11:00. They said it all went fine. The doctor said that eye would look like "bloody hell" tomorrow, but today it has a huge gauze taped over it to keep it shut. They didn't even put him out, but just gave him something to make him groggy. He appeared to do very well. He came out talking and immediately ate two blueberry muffins and drank a cup of coffee. My brother came in to see him and John kept us all entertained as usual. The anesthesiologist did say that when he gave him the anesthesia he had a couphing spell, but he didn't have nausea or any signs of goofiness when he came out. We left the hospital about 11:45 and John insisted we go have lunch. He isn't supposed to drive for 24 hours, but has to go see Dr. Hurst tomorrow. If Cejae has to work, Van has offered to take him. I don't know what we would do without Van and Delores. They have been such good friends and so good to us and Van and John kind of keep each other entertained I think. Delores feeds him about everyday and John really enjoys it. He and Van went and saw a movie last week and had a really great time, or at least John did. He's had the hiccups tonight and that's the first time since right after his surgery.

I am going to try to meet them tomorrow at Dr. Hurst's office so I can see and hear what Dr. Hurst has to say. I don't think John has to see Dr. Gabel again until next month.

As alway, we so appreciate your care, concern and prayers for us. There is so much sickness and pain out there that we continue to feel so blessed. God has been so good to us. We just pray for those that are hurting, be it physical, emotional or spiritual. We pray for those that have lost loved ones also. Thank you again for continuing to support us in your prayers, thoughts and kindness. We, again, are so blessed to have such wonderful friends and family. Thank you all.

I will try to blog again tomorrow and let you know how John's eye looks.

Love and thanks to all,

John and Cathy