First of all, Mike is still with us. Surgery findings were minimal but beneficial. He had large amounts of brusing from this trauma and scar tissue from his previous trauma. The surgeon put in a chest tube for an air leak and left his abdomen open to allow pressure release. While he is not remotely out of the woods, simply relieving pressure in his abdominal cavity will allow better lung expansion. It also allowed his kidneys to start working better. These are seemingly small improvements but will also allow his blood pressure and perfusion to improve.
I cannot help but emphasize Mike is still here. For all rights and purposes he should not be.
Hunter has come to the hospital today. The first time since Monday. He is being a stoic boy. I love to look at that face and see my brother's grin.
I don't know if you are all familiar with the roller coaster that is Mike. This is part of a day in the life in Mike. Never a dull moment and always keeps us guessing.
We are thankful we are still on that ride.
The Mike Watson Family
Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
ReplyDeleteYou are all being thought of and prayed for! I know it's difficult, but thanks so much for the updates.
ReplyDeleteLaura,
ReplyDeleteMy Prayers are with you and your family. I have been there before not to long ago with my son. Keep your faith after all without it what do we have. Trust me when I say you are in a GREAT place they keep my son living when everything looked like he should not be here with us. If I can Do anything for you please let me know and remember to just keep praying.
Kevin Spivey
We are praying for all of you: for God to send healing to Mike and strength and peace to the rest of your family.
ReplyDeleteAmy M. Dalrymple and family