That's a pretty good amount of progress in a short period of time. You're a pretty good writer and I liked reading what you wrote, it's likely good for you to express yourself that way. It's great he has someone as caring as you looking out for him.

I haven't had such serious surgery but I do know that when I've been on a lot of pain killers I am up at strange times in the night doing weird stuff, like gargling, flossing messing with creams for my neck, burns and what not plus restless legs, jerking and falling asleep setting up. Do you all have a humidifier? I find it helps a lot. Can he go out at all yet? I'm thinking a little walk or drive might do him some good as soon as he can. A change of scenery beside the hospital and house helps.

Keep us informed.