Fewer tubes, more food....

Marty was "upgraded" to soft foods today, such as custard, yogurt, sherbert today. He had a little hot cereal and a few bites of orange sherbert. He proceeds cautiously with food intake.

His epidural for pain med delivery was removed, as was his I.V. morphine drip. All pain meds (he is currently only taking industrial strength Tylenol) now taken orally. He retains an I.V. hydration drip until tomorrow afternoon, when he is scheduled to come home!

Transitioning from hospital to home is a mixed blessing after an extended hospital stay. He will enjoy privacy, quiet and comfort, as well as Carmella's company. He will also have less skilled care and nursing attention and more challenges in caring for himself. It will be a readjustment for both of us as we figure out what he needs for continued recovery on a daily basis.

Please give Marty the time he needs to adjust to home life and continue to heal; allow him to call you. Also, the "no visitors" request remains. Thank you for putting Marty's recovery and our serenity first!

Thank you to all the dear people who emailed, texted and sent messages in other formats to cheer and support me and Marty while he has been in the hospital! You're the best!