Friday, April 4, 2008

Setback on Aisle Four

Fortunately Stew stayed in the hospital yesterday and didn't go home. I say fortunately, because last night when he got up to go to the restroom something happened, and his incision came open. Opened. Just like that. Naturally it was not the best feeling, suddenly seeing blood where none should be. And his nurse freaked out a bit too. Panic ensued.

He is now bound to his bed with more painkillers, with possible action today to deal with the problem. Surgery perhaps, to seal it back up? He sounds perhaps a bit, well, weary of the whole thing, and tired, because last night was not a good night to sleep, what with the incision popping open and causing panic. But today they will fix that.

I encouraged him to get some sleep for now, now that he's somewhat comfortably bound to his bed and unable to move, and the pain pills are kicking in. I have much faith in the restorative powers of sleep. And let's hope that this time they seal him up permanently.

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