Saturday, June 5, 2010

Phil's New Back

Last week Phil got a MUCH needed back surgery! He had been in terrible pain for the last three months. He had back surgery five years ago, but the same two discs herniated again, only worse. They had to fuse his spine this time. He was in surgery for about 4 and half hours. He went into surgery on Friday and stayed in the hospital till Monday.
He was really sore when he first came home and I had to help him with quite a bit, but each day he is getting stronger and stronger. We go for walks everyday, which is the best thing he can do for it right now. The kids have been so cute with him! Bodie will lay in bed with him for hours just to keep him company. It is pretty sweet!

This is a picture of his new back.
(It is upside down though).

1 comment:

Kelli and Chad said...

ouch! That looks brutal. But I am glad he is doing good, and he got the surgery he needed. He must be one tough guy.