Good evening, everyone.
Nancy came back from surgery about an hour ago, and is resting in the ICU. The five-hour surgery went well, the neurosurgen Dr. Mummaneni said he's done everything he can do. The second abscess is drained, so now it's all up to her immune system and the antibiotics. She now has an incision and drain on her neck as well as the middle of her back, and has a tracheostomy, a breathing tube inserted through her neck, so she doesn't have it going down her throat any more. That has got to be a lot more comfortable.
She is clearly pretty exhausted by all this, only responding with weak nods when I ask her questions. She is not saying anything yet, although she should be strong enough to talk soon. She wanted to be warmer, so we have the warming blanket back on her, and she seemed glad to see Jim and Kathy (her brother and sister-in-law) and Cindy and Trish, close friends from high-school days. Now I'm staying with her for a while, before I go home to cats, a little dinner, and some much-needed sleep.
Nancy wanted me to talk to her, so I've read her some of the notes you have been sending today. We both appreciate all your wishes and support.
I'll be back with an update in the morning.
Love,
-tdc
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