Prayers and good thoughts needed...

Just wanted to update you on my Dad. Apparently, he may be able to come home from the hospital today depending on whether he gets gut-sounds or not. The pain is about gone in his legs, he is only on minor pain meds for the surgical sight in his back.

He is going to have to take it really easy for the next 6-8 weeks to let the back heal, but after that, he should be good to go.

I still wish I could have been closer to be there when he was in the horsepistol...

Mike in La Crosse, WI
 
That's good news Mike, I have already been through that ordeal. Just remind your Dad to do exactly as the Doc says and everything should be fine. Mine was 17 years ago and no more problem unless I do something stupid. Hope for your Dad the same results, good luck. Pete
 
Mike: I had similar surgery several years ago and have had complete relief since. My doctor insisted on daily walking exercises, starting out short distances at a slow pace and working up from there. Very good advice, I think. I hope for the best for your dad. Let us know. Dan
 
Thanks guys for the prayers.

Talked with Dad. He is home and getting better every day. His pain is gone in the legs. Back is still sore where the surgery was.

Thank you all for the thoughts...they are most appreciated!!!

Mike in La Crosse, WI
 
Not sure how I missed your post MIke ?? But glad to hear your dad is getting better. We'll still keep him in our thoughts and prayers.
 
Mike,

I missed it too! Sorry, but so glad to hear Dad is doing so well.

With any luck he'll be better than he was before, at least lately...

All the best!
 
Thanks for the good words, all...

Dad is going GREAT. The pain in his legs is GONE (mostly) and the pain in his back (surgery site) is getting much better. Still not allowed to drive, but that restriction should be gone in a couple of weeks. He is taking things easy on his back and actually LISTENING to his doctors!

Thanks for the thoughts...

Mike in La Crosse, WI
 
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