post op

Rick had his sinus surgery today -- sinus cavity, deviated septum, and something else that I can't recall the name. All went well, although it didn't turn out to be outpatient as we had planned. We had to be at the hospital at 6 am this morning, and his surgery was scheduled for 7:30 am. The doctor came out around 9 am and told me that it'd be an hour to monitor him and then I could sit with him for the next hour before discharge.

By mid-morning, I could see that this was not going to be an "in and out" procedure. He was still bleeding quite a bit, and so at 1 pm, the doctor made the decision to admit him to the hospital for observation.

We've been there all day, and I've only come home for a few minutes to feed and let the dogs out and pick up a few items. The doctor will see him again in the morning, and hope to be discharged by tomorrow afternoon.

Thanks for all of your thoughts and well wishes!