1st Day After Surgery

Good evening, church family.  This is Kelly.  Today is the first day after Chad's surgery.  It has been a relatively good day.  Praise the Lord!  He's been sleeping a lot, but he's generally been more alert.  PT got him up mid-morning and had him walk around the neuro ICU twice.  He did great, with no nausea or vomiting, but he was just weak and tired.  He has struggled a bit with some headaches when he tries to sit up, but it hasn't been too bad.  He's been able to drink and eat a little throughout that day, and his vitals and bloodwork have all been good.  We are so grateful for the wonderful care he continues to receive from his surgeon, nursers, and other medical staff. They did another MRI and CT scan very late last night, which showed no residual tumor.  Everything looked good and his surgeon was pleased!  He still plans to keep the lumbar drain in until Sunday, and then monitor Chad for at least 24 more hours before sending him home.  He will remain in the ICU the entire time, where he can be cared for and monitored more closely.  Prayerfully, he will be discharged sometime on Monday.  Please pray for Chad's continued improvement, healing, and recovery.  God is so good, and we are so grateful!!!