2010 was the year of surgeries for Tom
December 2009 and January 2010 was cataract surgery on each eye
September 2010 was hernia surgery
December 2010 was brain tumor and blood clot removal surgeries.
2011 will be the year of recovery.
After ICU we will go to a regular hospital floor,
then possibly to an acute rehab facility for 2-3 weeks
of physicaly and occupational therapy,
then home physical for up to a year to regain
90% of facial function.
We have much to be thankful for...
excellent mental alertness,
strong arms and legs,
and a strong body going into surgery
which aids in his recovery.
So this will be a Merry Christmas.
Very Merry.
