Dread,
It good to hear that things went so well with the surgery. Like you said, it will be a long road to full recovery, but she has you there with her to provide strength and love. I can't even begin to imagine all of the emotions you two have been through but always remember that neither of you did anything to cause this, sometimes things just happen. If you start feeling angry, or guilty or blaming yourself, take a moment to look at your wife who is alive and there with you and take joy and comfort in that.

I'll keep you both in my prayers.