great to here he is doing better god bless, art

Wow, just re-read the entire thread and our thoughts and prayers continue for your son and family. We wish him continued strenght and a speedy recovery. The power of faith and prayers is amazing and comforting. Prayers also go out to the doctor and staff who are caring for your son.

Patti and Mr. Cig

Wow, glad to hear that everything went well... There aren't a lot of things in this world that can compare to a dad's love for his son.

Mark, that is great news to report. Hope Nicks recovery is speedy.

Wonderful News. So very glad to hear it.

Thoughts and prayers to him and your family. A good friend of mine went threw the same thing last year.

John

We are all praying for your son Nick and hope he gets well.
Lord hear our prayers for Nick and his family.

Missed this thread the first time around, glad to hear he's doing good. Will be praying his recovery goes smoothly.

Posting from the hospital

This is my 3rd attempt, I keep losing my connection

Nick is making progress, but he has had a rough time due to his epidural pain block becoming dislodged after 36 hours. The pain block should have lasted about 4 days and allowed him to do his lung exercises without too great a discomfort. (re-doing the epidural was considered too risky for Nick)

He has either been too drugged or in excruciating pain much of the time since Saturday. The Doctors seem to have found a combination of meds that allow him to function a little now and he has been up and walked around the nurses station three times today.

It is very tough to watch someone in this much pain. Unforrtunately for Nick, the key to his recovery is lung exercises and getting up, so they have to go easy on the pain killers.


Thanks to all of you for your thoughts and prayers

Good luck to him.