Well, Paul's 3rd and final surgery was performed on Thursday, May 31st. The surgery went well and he was sent home Friday, June 1st around 1pm. He is now in the comfort of our home but very uncomfortable. The surgery was to put 2 plates in the front of his neck to counteract the 2 missing bones in the back. These 2 plates are expected to fuse with the second and third and third and fourth bones in the front of the neck, creating one long bone in the front so that his head does not eventually lean to one side because of the missing 2 bones in the back. (was that clear???) Needless to say, there is swelling in and around the area where the 2 plates were inserted. This swelling puts pressure on the esophagus, making it very painful and difficult for him to swallow, as well as to talk. The doctor says this is normal and will eventually go away as the swelling decreases, which should be about 2 weeks.
Paul is a trooper. He is up and moving around and hasn't complained one bit. He isn't eating much because of the discomfort, so he says. Maybe he's just afraid of my cooking skills??? I offered to buy him some baby food but he said no. I think after these first few days, hunger will eventually kick in and he'll get past some of the pain in his throat, or the fear of me cooking. Either way, he's on the road to recovery.
Your thoughts, prayers and support are greatly appreciated and continue to help us make it through this grueling time of our lives. I wish you all the best in health and life.
Love,
Cheree
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Glad to hear he is back home and recovering. Thanks for the update.
Paul,
You're awesome! My prayers are with you. If you need cooking, I highly recommend my husband ;) he rocks.
Jen
Paul, Sorry to hear about the problems, but it sounds like you're on the road to recovery. All the best wishes from the Keane(Vendela had your lovely wife last year) family. This is actually a very common injury suffered by the a's pitching staff during series with the Yanks. The sudden twists of the neck to watch tape measure shots fly out of the yard can produce the same malady. Hope you feel better soon. Dennis
Cheree, thank you for keeping us posted. (no pun intended). Glad to hear his surgeries are over and he is on the road to recovery. You guys are in our thoughts and prayers.
Erica and Rob :)
Paul,
We are so happy that the surgeries are over and you are on the road of recovering and getting back to normal activities. You have really been a trooper through all of this. We have been thinking of you lots and hope that the next two weeks go by fast and the swallowing gets better faster than expected.
Take Care,
Mirella, Tony and Matteo
Thanks for the update....I have been thinking of you guys and hope for a speedy recovery from the second surgery. Talk to you soon
Deb
Paul,
I'm glad to hear the surgeries are finally over. Hope you have the speediest of recoveries and can eat something tasty real soon.
Love,
Fiona
Greetings!!!
Done! No more surgery!! Yipee!!!
Bummer about the associated pain - we sure hope the doctors over
estimated how long it will take until Paul feels better!
Both of your positive attitudes are an inspiration. Thank you for being so generous to share your journies.
Thanks to Paul on the printer help the other day!
Our best to both of you.
Warmly,
Jeanne and Rick
Horray Paul, glad to hear the road of recovery is all that is left for you. I am sure its tough, with the swallowing bit and all but perhaps you can get Cheree to blend you up a steak and some potatoes or something. Doesn't Jamba Juice make a steak smoothie, yum! Just kidding. We are very happy that everything went smoothly and you are home. Hope you see you all soon.
Much love,
Rach and Mike
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