I am a bit to tired to try to be clever. So just the facts, maam just the facts….
The surgeon considers the operation to be a success. The colon is no more, and was really bad. Technically things went better than expected.
Alison is in a lot of pain, and pushes the button every 10m for relief. She was worried that it would run out, but think we got her to understand that 1)she can not OD on button pushes, and 2) They will keep it filled tonight. They do not want her to be in pain at the moment. I spent an hr in recovery kneeling at the side of the bed getting things done and holding her close. She is bruised and battered, but hopefully will start to mend.