The next few days consisted of my getting stronger - I slept a lot and my appetite returned. My wife Angie was wonderful - helping me dress and bathe.

The words for me were "BLT" - no bending, lifting or turning. Angie had these signs all over the house.

Around two weeks after surgery, and had a follow up visit at my surgeon's office. They said I was doing great and they removed the staples. It was time for me to keep improving and start doing things for myself.