Thanks to you both for the support. I'm wondering if these operations have changed over the past 10 years and they are better at it. I still don't a lot about what's going on, but maybe hospital stays and recovery periods have improved? They also are always getting quicker about getting you out of the hospital.

It's a tough situation all-around Kristen. My wife works in DC, an hour by train from where we live. She might be using quite a bit of leave. We do have family in town and friends willing to help.