Post-Op Day 1

Matthew is doing absolutely fabulous...even better than the doctors had anticipated. He slept the majority of the night and by this morning was up in the chair eating breakfast. He hasn't needed any more IV pain medication since we left the recovery room yesterday afternoon and he is tolerating the liquid pain medication very well. The Physical Therapist came by this morning to assess Matthew and work on getting him moving again. He was a little hesitant until he saw the beach ball and ride on toy she had for him. It wasn't very long before he was walking up and down the halls and throwing the ball to us. We went for 2 long wagon rides and he just now fell asleep for a nap. The doctors came by after the PT session and they are pretty sure we can go home tomorrow afternoon! They said that he can have a prescription for the same medication he is getting here at home, and there is nothing else keeping us here as long as he has a good night. WOW...the power of prayer continues to amaze us. We truly could not have even imagined this whole process going as well as it has. Praise God!