As most of you know, Jeff had surgery on Friday for his deviated septum, and to clean out his sinus cavity. Not a pretty surgery, nor a pretty recovery. The surgery lasted about 1 1/2 hours, and we were in the recovery room for about 2 hours. Luckily, we left without "packing" in the nose, and just bandages to catch any drainage. I thought that after two children, I had a pretty strong stomach. But a nurse, I am not. Two times since Jeff's surgery I have felt the blood rush from my head and the need to sit down immediately. The whole blood thing, it's just not for me. I am quite good at tracking his medication, making sure his water is fresh, with a clean straw, and making sure his has a little something in his stomach. BUT, not so good at the changing of the bandages, and when he has to conduct the "Sinus Rinse" (3x a day) - I must leave the room. No, medical care was not my calling. Keep praying for recovery for Jeff. He is doing much better than we anticipated at this point, but the Sinus Rinses are kicking his butt. Seriously -it's like squirting salt water into a wound. How can it NOT hurt? The doctor was very positive about Jeff's ultimate outcome after the swelling and healing takes it's course - so I am excited to see what the next few weeks hold! Thanks for all the prayers!
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