Steve arrived back in Michigan today. He had an uneventful flight accompanied by Beth and the Air Ambulance crew. Linda flew back commercially and got to the hospital at approximately 6PM.
Steve is in the B-ICU-Bed #443. The hospital staff has been waiting for him for 3 days and was eager to get him assessed.
Steve had another CT scan today and it confirmed what the previous 3 had shown---no new trauma, "whew". Even though you have ample evidence that nothing more has happened, you still are apprehensive until you get the good news. Steve has been off the respirator for the whole day. The doctors at U of M feel they will not put him back on it unless he needs it. They indicated to us that their research shows the faster you get off the respirator, the less chance of pneumonia, and the quicker you recover. We hope that this will finally allow his lungs to clear and allow the body to heal. The doctors also want to determine what could possibly be causing the fluid buildup in his stomach.
Linda also reported that Steve exhibited more arm movement and head lifting today. She saw this before they left Maryland. We did not see any at U of M but figured Steve was tired from the hectic days events.
Linda, Beth and Danielle are doing the night shift again, so I am doing the updating.
Thank you all, again.
Rob
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Being that yesterday was the first time I have seen Steve since the accident, I was very much relieved. Knowing that he was back in his home state, which would allow him to accept many visitors who had been monitoring the situation via the blog as myself.
I have been thinking of Steve as the cocoon, just getting ready to emerge into this beautiful butterfly! He will get through this, albeit a long road ahead, he will overcome the obstacles, that's just how he rolls! :)
Just continue to give thanks for the things that have taken place thus far, and have faith that many more good things will come!
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