Good news today. He's out of ICU and into a "step up" room. They monitor him a little more closely, but its basically a regular hospital room.

He's still weak and has a long way to go, but this is definitely good news.

Prayers!

Thoughts and prayers to you, Bob. Happy holidays.

That is good news, prayers his recovery continues.

Back in the States now and the first news I read is this - OUTSTANDING!!!

Glad you made it back safely Dan.

One thing I haven't mentioned is his left leg. He has poor circulation in his legs anyway due to smoking. Since he has been in the hospital, he has had no circulation below the knee in the left leg. They've known for a few days now that they need to amputate his leg because it is dying, but he is not strong enough for surgery. But his leg has gotten bad enough now that it will affect his overall health. Kind of a catch-22. So they have tentatively scheduled to amputate on Tuesday.

So yeah, he's out of ICU, but he still has some MAJOR health concerns.

We will continue to pray for him and your family.

Yikes! My wife just called and they are planning to take his leg today. If he is strong enough to survive the surgery, it will help him in his long term recovery.

prayers on the way!

The surgery went well. They had to take the leg above the knee, but it had to be done. Now a few more days in ICU and then on the road to recovery!

Thanks for all the prayers everyone. It means a lot to us. It really does.

Damn Dartgod, your family is having a hard time of late. Prayers for Mr. Jose, I hope he recovers from all this.

Sorry that I haven't checked on here, but my prayers and thoughts are with you.

Glad it went well Bob. You, Sophie and Jose will continue to be in our prayers.

I haven't updated this in a while, so here's the latest.

He's recovering well from his surgery but still has some health issues to deal with. Latley he has been very withdrawn, doesn't talk much or eat well. We're concerned for his mental well-being. They are planning some physical therapy this week so maybe that will perk him up a bit.

He is not in any serious danger now though, so the mods can unsticky this if you like. I will bump it from time to time with updates.

Thanks again for all the thoughts and prayers.

yeah, after th shock wears off about surviving, the realization of how hard a recovery it will be sets in and depression takes over. Its a normal thing. Physical therapy and the family being positive are great tools to use to battle this. Also get him something he likes to do if possible. something to look forward to. Like myself, it would be something chiefs related. But on the other hand....maybe thats not a good idea this year. :rolleyes: