Today started at 0400, as Pete had to change his ileostomy for one last time and take a special shower before his big surgery. As we were walking down the dock a sliver of the moon was still up and the sun nowhere to be seen. We checked into the hospital by 0600 and after running through the pre-op circuit with Pete, we said goodbye at the operating room doors just before 0800. After 6 nail-biting hours, his surgeon came out to inform us that Pete was out of a successful surgery! His ileostomy was reversed and his abdomen is once again closed. Tonight finds us back in a private room on 11 east and a somewhat disbeleiving, groggy Pete! Only time will tell, but a this point it looks like Pete will make a healthy recovery.
We can't thank everyone enough for all the encouragement and support we have received over the past six months. Thank you!
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