The Day After the Big Day

If you read yesterday's post, you know that we really didn't expect to see any huge dramatic changes today, since the device won't be turned on for a couple more weeks. And...we didn't. Now that might sound like it would be a little disappointing, but it is really OK. What we mainly felt today was relief...relief that the surgery phase was behind us, relief that the surgery was successful in implanting the leads in the target spot in the brain, relief that there were no apparent negative consequences of the surgery, and above all else, relief that Adam felt good enough today to eat, do a few laps around the 4th floor hallways, sit up for much of the afternoon and evening, and just be himself.


Dr. Monkey, Adam, and Rockem Sockem Monkey sharing some well-deserved R & R!

Adam did have a final MRI this morning, and we learned that all looked good with the lead placement and the brain itself. We met with both his neurologist and the neurosurgeon (as well as a host of other medical personnel), and the general consensus was that all had gone very well during surgery, and that Adam's recovery was going tremendously! It was hard to believe that the surgery was only a day ago by looking at Adam sitting up, eating regular meals, and staying awake all day.

While it was hinted that we might be discharged today, the doctors both felt that since we had a five hour drive ahead of us, it would be best to stay one more night, be released in the morning, and have a more comfortable drive home during the day. It wasn't hard to convince us of the logic of that approach.

As I write this post, Adam has already fallen asleep, and Brian and I aren't far behind. We look forward to heading home tomorrow and reacquainting ourselves with our rather regular and mundane schedules. And looking forward to the next phase of this process where the real excitement begins! The possibilities are thrilling!