Busy Week

So Jim's had a very busy week. He was moved at the beginning of the week to another hospital so that he could have the special hip surgery. The doctor at the new hospital is the only one in our whole region who does it. He was in and out of there in a flash and the hip surgery went fine. The back part of his hip socket had been "blown off" according to the surgeon. Part of the bone that usually helps to hold the hip joint in place was floating free in there. So it was joined back together with a titanium plate and six screws. This was done so that Jim will be able to walk.
Yesterday Jim was moved to a new hospital, a recovery hospital where the serious therapy will begin. I'm so thankful that even though he is still completely bedridden and only just beginning to become aware of things that he will be able to have therapy begin.
He is having a tough time. His jaw is wired shut and he has several cracked and broken teeth on top of that which cannot be fixed until his jaw is unwired. He has two broken ones in the front, with exposed nerves. Can you imagine the pain from that alone? They are trying to lower his pain meds, and that is causing him to become very agitated. His heart rate soars. I keep trying to say to the doctors that they are not going to get anywhere with lowering the pain meds until they address his teeth. So please pray for Jim that he can bear this, and pray for the doctors that they will be able to understand just how painful teeth can be and begin to help him with that side of the issue.
Also, he is starting to become more aware which is a joyous wonderful thing, though it's very hard to feel super joyous when your husband is scared and agitated and in so much pain that he cries. Those are his aware moments. So please pray also for comfort for Jim. He is looking at me and recognizing me, which is so wonderful. But he still needs our continued love and support and prayers.