Marty's gut has woken up enough for him to cautiously proceed with clear liquids. He requested vegetable broth, and enjoyed some teeny sips without event.
His surgical team believes he is doing well, but they don't want him to rush intake of fluids so that his digestive system can be gently eased into further activity. He is more tired today, which the surgical team explained as the wearing off of both surgery drugs and necessary adrenaline. Despite his more weary state, he went for two extended walkabouts with me in his fashionable hospital get-up, and with his I.V. pole as trusty company. His bladder evidences healing to the extent that he may be freed of the catheter before he returns home, which is great news indeed.
His excellent nurses and PCT's are deeply kind and skilled, and have extended their warmth to me as well. I am very grateful for their great care of him, and touched by their kindness to me.
We are hoping for release either Tuesday or Wednesday so that he can continue his recovery in the comfort and quiet of his own home, with Carmella in charge of both of us rather than only boring tired me.
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