Anne,

I remember that my husband felt the same way upon completion, too. It was so tough seeing him in a deep funk. I really needed a break, even for an hour where I could just get away. I always returned feeling more fortified and more able to deal with his discomfort. The pain meds are a double-edged sword--the side effects are so uncomfortable. I would say to Clark that the good news was that he never had to repeat this day, that tomorrow would be different, and each day he was closer to being well again. We used to go out for a drive just to get him outside a little, change the scenery. That seemed to brighten him a little. Then when we got back home he would conk out for a few hours. You have one of the hardest jobs right now. It is heart breaking to see our loved one this low. Keep posting to help lighten your load.

All my best--
Anita