Almost a week

Now this picture looks bad, but trust me- it's the best one. To update his progress, Michael is doing well. The swelling and that numb sensation like you get after having a cavity filled, are almost history. I have not ventured out to the grocery store yet...or any store. I don't like to leave him alone for any length of time. But our cupboard is getting low and poor Michael is getting tired of his menu. Fresh carrot/ apple juice (I have a juicer), V8 juice, ensure, boost, smoothies, beef & chicken broth. That's about it...oh yeah, I almost forgot his favorite...gatorade. All of which is slowly pushed into his mouth by a syringe. I don't mind doing this and he has done it a few times himself.

Breathing is easier, but congestion is still a problem, though not at night which is becoming somewhat of a routine. He showers, takes meds and then I read to him. I started reading Harry Potter and the half blood prince outloud while we were in ICU. Even though I stumble over my words from time to time, he says the sound of my voice is soothing.

Despite my pre-op effort to understand what this surgery would involve, I underestimated it. For some reason, I had a far different image in my minds eye. I did expect swelling, blood & pain...just not so much of it.
The idea that years worth of migraine headaches would immediately vanish the moment he opened his eyes, now seems foolish.
I can't imagine what it would have been like if the surgery had NOT gone well. Therefore, I count my blessings. I am thankful that I have the strength and ability to help him.