Surgery

Surgery went really well, Dr Miller was able to close up his belly and his chest tube was removed! So happy it went well. He is resting peacefully at the moment. The doc said everything looked pretty good, but his liver will take awhile to fully recover. The lacerations on his leg are doing better than expected, they weren't sure if the skin in between would make it because the two cuts were so close. He has a bit of a fever, but they have him on antibiotics already in case of infection.
I am hoping to continue tomorrow with more progress, they are talking about taking the ventilator out but around here it's never a sure thing until it actually happens. If it comes time for that they will want to wake him more. Also as soon as he can tell them his neck doesn't hurt he will get the neck brace off. I can't imagine it not hurting after spending over a week it, although the neck brace does prop up the vent off his lip that is cracked and bleeding, so is has been good for something.
Today has been busy, Josh has been out of it again since they upped his meds, so no eyes open and toes wiggling for him today. He still wrinkles his brows though when he doesn't like something.

I have to say I love Express Metals/St George Steel, they have been so great. They are truly concerned about Josh and our family. I met with Executive Vice President of the company today from Oklahoma if I remember right. They have come to look into what happened and why to make sure that something like it never happens again. I felt some relief today after our meeting, he was concerned not only because of his position with the company but also on a more personal level, I am grateful for the time he took to come see me and reassure me that they are there if I need anything at all. It is nice to have their support, one less thing to worry about. I want to thank everyone from St George Steel for everything that was done, has been done and continues to be done. Love to all, Denise