Surgery went well, trach is in

Ken had a trach put in this morning just below his throat. The doctors were able to do it at his bedside, so they didn't have to cart him clear over to the OR. He seems so much more comfortable now. Just looking at him without that big tube in his mouth is easier for me. I hope it is better for him too.
The hospital found some propovol yesterday afternoon and started Ken on it. He had a restful night. His lung doc that sedated him made a point to come and tell me today that I was right. Ken likes the propovol best. He is sedated with a minimal of pain meds now. So all is good. I guess they had taken all the propovol away from other patients to give it to Ken when they knew they were running out. And now that they have found some more, they are hoarding it for Ken. I hope they keep finding it.
We had a new development today. Ken has an air bubble in his left lung cavity. So while they had him sedated for the trach, they also inserted a chest tube to let the air out. They don't seem to be to worried about it yet, but didn't waste time getting the chest tube in.
I wish I had more to tell you. He is resting. I am better today. I got a baby fix with Norah last night. It was fun to see Katy and Mark and be able to play with Norah. They are in Colorado Springs today at the funeral of one of Katy's friend's mother. She died expectantly, so Katy and Mark went down to support her friend today. My condolences to to Amber and her family.
Hope everyone is enjoying and staying safe in the snow. Have a great day. Bev