Patricks wife here he is still groggy from anethesia but asked me to post an update. He is doing well surgery went well and so far he has gotten out of bed and had a small glass of Water. Pain is managed and all is going well.

Elka

Hope for a speedy recovery congratulations

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Yayy! Congrats!!

Yeah Patrick! We are so happy for him :-)

Saying prayers for a speedy recovery!

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Awesome news, Elka! Thank you so much for posting and letting us know!

Wonderful news!!! Yay Patrick!

Congrats Patrick... Hope you have a speedy recovery bro oh yeah welcome to the losers bench

Fantastic to hear! So nice he wanted you to post, thank you and he will do well! Sip, rest, walk don't be afraid to take meds. Most important to stay hydrated.

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Thank you! Grateful to hear how Patrick is doing as he has become an important fixture and inspiration for many of us on VST. Sip, Sip, Sip, Walk, Walk, Walk -- all will go well on this amazing journey!

Great news!!! I'm so happy for you both!! Thanks for the update!

Very happy for him!! :-)

Congrats walking helps while in the hospital and sleep is wonderful.

Woooo, time really does fly. Cannot wait to hear more from you.

Woooo, time really does fly. Cannot wait to hear more from you.

Congrats Patrick, wishing you a speedy recovery! *singing* 'meet em' on da train its going down, meet em ay da mall its going down........anywhere you meet em guaranteed to go down.....lol

congrats patrick! as they say, lots of walking; lots of sipping!