It was rough but I hope I turned the corner yesterday. Day 5 was the worst and had me and my family concerned. I had lost my voice from the breathing tube so my wife called Dr. P. and he was most helpful. He assured us what I was experiencing was not unusual and I had one of the tightest compressions he had seen. My nerves were going wacko and it was not fun. However people prayed over me Saturday night and I woke up Sunday morning feeling much better. It feels as though my nerves have settled down and now I am dealing with muscular pain. I have also started backing off the pain meds.

I have a long way to go but I can see the light. My left side has contracted more but I hope this is temporary and just a reaction to the right side trauma. I can see why physical therapy is not started for two weeks. It may be three for me.

For those of you facing this surgery please do not let my journey scare you. I agree with Losing Hope that every case is different. I think mine is on the severe end as I carried it so long and had so many other surgeries near that area. I am afraid of scar tissue forming as I seem to be a scar tissue generator.

I hope I make a lot more progress this second week but I will keep you updated. Like LH I will do anything I can to help anyone battling this affliction.