Update on Joe’s Surgery
I’m delighted to report Joe’s back surgery yesterday morning went
exceedingly well. The neurosurgeon replaced discs from L2 to S1, doing this
from the front of Joe’s body with a cardiovascular team in addition to his
neurosurgery team, and on Saturday he will put titanium screws and rods in
Joe’s spine in another surgical procedure going in from Joe’s back. The
operation is called a “360″ for obvious reasons… So, I guess you could say
Joe got a “180″ done yesterday in the four-hour operation!
Amazing guy that he is, by yesterday afternoon, Joe was alert and cracking
jokes despite having been under anesthesia for four hours, never mind his
post-surgical pain. He will remain in the hospital between the surgeries,
and will likely be there for at least another week. I will post an update
on how Saturday’s spinal fusion surgery goes.
Many, many thanks from both Joe and me to all of you who have sent your
prayers and good wishes. We deeply appreciate it and feel certain they have
helped!
With thanks and blessings,
Nancy “Scooter” McMoneagle
