Surgery was a success!

We have a successful surgery! Dr. Zaltz was very pleased with the results of both of the procedures. The first procedure started around 2:00. The doctor reshaped the femur and lengthened the neck of the femur bone using two screws. That took about 1-1/2 hours. Then he worked on the socket and said that was also successful. He told us that it would take another 3-4 screws to secure it. That took about 2 hours. After these surgeries were finished, they took xrays and stitched him back up (another hour). It took Mitch a long time to get out of recovery because he was very naucious. He finally got into his room (#9435 - a private room...yeah!) around 9:00. He was still a little naucious and very tired! I left his room around 10:15. We are very excited about the results of the surgery. The doctor said that it will take 3-4 months before he will be fully recovered. They will be getting him up tomorrow, letting him hang his legs over the bed. He's not too excited about that! But the sooner he gets up and around the better for him. His stay will be 4-5 days. Please pray that the nausea will subside, that the pain will be manageable, for no infection or complications and that Mitch will do everything they ask him to do. We are very thankful for all the prayers and thoughts today. We felt at peace and hopeful that Mitch will be able to have a hip without pain! Praise God from Who ALL blessings flow!