Has it really been a month already?

Yes, it has been a month since Ivan's surgery. We went to the follow up appointment with the dr. last week. Everything looks/sounds good. A couple of things the dr. said, there is a possibility that he may not have to have this valve replaced, that it could do him out. They have been using these type of valves for 15-20 years. The dr. also said that if he were to go to a dr., that wasn't aware of his replaced valve, the dr. may not know that he has a fake one in. He is still taking a few pain pills during the day, and can drive as long as he hasn't taken any pain meds for 4-6 hours. He has more and more energy everyday, but can still get tired. We were talking last night, comparing this surgery to the first, and he is SO much farther along than the first time around. He was still on IV antibiotics, and maybe oxygen at this point. So, all in all, things are going well.

We are busy getting ready, and excited, for our company that is coming for Thanksgiving. Then, before you know it, it will be time to start getting ready for Christmas.