On Thursday June 3rd Dad fell off his roof and sustained two skull fractures. He was flown to shock tauma and underwent surgery to remove a blood clot on his brain. He said a few words on Friday but became restless and had to be sedated. The intubation tube was removed but his lungs began to fill with fluid. By Monday night he had developed pneumonia and began running a fever. On Tuesday they reintubated him to assist his breathing, expand his lungs, and suction out the mucus. As of today the nurses state his respiratory status is improving so they will reassess him in a few days.
His neurological status is unknown at this time. The doctor's have told us he will not be the same person he was prior to the fall but they are optimistic about his recovery. They have said he may have personality changes and his likes and dislikes may change. They told us he isn't speaking right now due to the pneumonia, fevers, not eating, and being mildly sedated. The surgery went well and the swelling in his brain has reduced since Sunday.
Once he stabilizes there is a good chance he will need a tracheostomy and a PEG (feeding tube) because he needs to go to a rehabilitation center for an unknown length of time. They have told us they will probably not be permanent but will be needed until his strength returns.
I will try to keep frequent updates on here.
Keep him in your prayers and remember how strong he his. If anyone can make a full recovery it is my Dad!