Post Op Update

I wanted to give a brief update on my head. I went last Thursday to see the nurse and she took out the 30 staples one week post op. Yes, there were a few that hurt, but surprisingly, most didn’t. I look much less robotic with my staples out and my scar seems to be healing. My kids are no longer scared of me…that’s a good thing.

Suzi and I went to see Dr. Duke Samson today. This was my first visit since my surgery (tomorrow will be 2 weeks post op). He gave us a good report and it was better than expected.

For those who don’t know, my left eye is still swollen shut and is unresponsive to light. This has been hard for me for the past week, and at times has been a little depressing. I didn’t expect this to happen post op, but happened due to the traumatic nature of the aneurysm. I can’t wait to not have to spell aneurysm again…I digress.

I only see out of my right eye…my left eye is swollen shut. It’s a dark world right now. The aneurysm dissected my optic nerve, so the deflation and physiology of the surgery took its toll on my nerves. Dr. Samson feels that my eyesight will return with time…although he does not say how much time might be expected. He feels that I will recover better out of the oppressive heat of Texas, so we are free to leave as soon as I feel able. It seems like a difficult 17 hour drive right now, but perhaps we’ll be ready within a week or so.

I want to thank everyone for your incredible hearts towards me and my family right now. Your prayers mean more than your know and I feel stronger every day.

God bless you and if you still have some prayers in you, please pray that the Lord opens my blind eye.