Steve wanted to go home today. 18 hours post- surgery, he was done being here, and ready to ride 150 miles home. 8 hours of surgery, 23 staples in the back of his neck. Not to mention the 5 hours spent in this throat. What’s the problem. The doctors came in and he pleaded his case. They looked at each other, a bit in disbelieve I think, and laid out the criteria. He must produce bowel sounds, done. Pass gas, done. Eat solid food, no problem, pee, he could do that, walk the corridor without assistance , I almost had to run to keep up with him. Score a top 10 Sudoku game, (my idea) done within ½ hour. The docs put their heads together. Verdict: No problem. Well, just one problem. Me. We are still in the hospital. Not all of us are happy with that outcome, although, I think the doctors were relieved. We comprised, one more night. So, tomorrow morning, off we go home. I think he deserves a Dairy Queen Blizzard reward on the way. Judy