@Musicman Fixing the defect was a huge step, and it was not something they would normally attempt under most circumstances. But because he was in a medical crisis, they had no choice and moved forward with it. Right now, his stats are looking good, but he is still in the ICU and will likely remain there until tomorrow.
Recovery is going to be challenging. We all know he is not someone who can sit still for long, but at the same time, they cannot keep him heavily medicated for weeks. It is going to take a lot of patience, close monitoring, and one step at a time, but we are thankful he made it through such a critical surgery.