Surgery Day

On behalf of Fran. Here is how the day went. Not so much sleep last night but now it is time to be up, bag packed, quick bath to ease the pain and then off to the 10:30 checkin for the 12:30 appointment with Dr. Ferguson. Check-in was very smooth and then off to 5th floor for the change into hospital gown and one last check of vitals. Right on time she was taken into surgery. Three hours later Dr. Ferguson reported that the operation went well to stabilize that thighbone. After a couple hours recovery she will be moved to 11th floor to her room. He said she will be working with physiotherapists who will have her up on her feet this weekend and looking at a release from hospital early next week.
So when I got the chance to go into recovery to see her she was still groggy but able to talk clearly about how things went. Having seen the x-rays she said she was glad that the surgery was done and that she had been so careful not to put weight on the leg.
So something to drink and eat and farewell to the boys. I stayed a little longer until I could see she was settled and drifting off to sleep. The effects of the anasthetic are still there and sleep comes easily. This is the end of a very busy day for her and tomorrow looks to be much better.
I expect Fran will be well enough and inspired to post to her journal tomorrow.
Best wishes to all, thanks for your ongoing support.
Don