Hospital recovery period will be a week to 10 days, with 2 to 3 of those in ICU. After surgery, he will be unable to fly or travel for at least 2 to 3 months.
His four adult children are scheduling themselves to be here from just before surgery until the end of November in order to assist his wife, Ruth, with the driving and other necessary chores required during this period.
FROM Col Lopez
"I want to thank all that have called, sent cards and e-mails, and have stopped by the Hacienda to wish me well. Needless to say the many prayers that have been and are being said on my behalf are truly appreciated. I am going into this surgery as knowledgeable as a layman can be and fully aware of the attendant risks, knowing that God will be with me thanks to your petitions."