Had very rough night Friday night. Hit the puter this morning and Gary Leach fixed me a cup of coffee with honey in it. The cup is half full again. Will be placed in observation unit for 2-5 days. Family can visit once placed in Observation room.
Average hospital stay is two weeks.
Must stay in St. Louis One week outpatient after discharge. Expect 6-8 weeks to recover from surgery. Remember I still have emphysema so very important to follow prescribed exercise and medical plan. My wife, Trisha, will let ya'll know how I did in Surgery sometime Mon night. You will never know how much your prayers and encouragement have meant to me in taking this immense step.