Now that I'm back in front of a computer, I'll be communicating any updates on Mike to you all as I get them. If there is anyone you'd like me to add to this distribution, please send me their email address. Here is what I know as of a few minutes ago:
This morning, as they were preparing him for surgery on his hand, they noted his blood count was low. They were concerned about internal bleeding, especially since he has a very large "owie" on his side. They did a CT scan to check all of his insides, and there was no indication of internal bleeding. They did find that he has a hematoma that is resulting in some blood loss, but the doctors feel his body will start absorbing it soon. He is being given blood now, and is in good spirits.
His hand surgery is postponed until tomorrow. He will be having his right index finger/hand repaired, as the tendon that controls his index finger was 80% severed. They will also be putting some pins in his right ring finger, as that was also broken.
I will do my best to get emails out, but to be sure that I'm not missing anyone, please do feel free to forward these on to anyone I might have missed. I will also be using my blog to post updates on his progress.
I will be in touch with "the room" throughout the day and upcoming days, so if anyone has any questions, or just wants to hear a "live voice update", please don't hesitate to give me a call at any time. I know we are far away, but we are keeping as close of a watch on him as we possibly can.
The link to my blog is: http://guitarley.blogspot.com/
Home phone (please use first, as we get no cell signal in our house): 858.240.7974
Karin's cell: 858.243.6628
For anyone that doesn't have it, here is the hospital information:
Delnor Hospital
300 Randall Road
Geneva, IL 60134
630.208.3993
UPDATED NUMBER: 630.208.3000
Mike's room number is 2657. We've talked to him several times, and is usually up for a chat. If he's not, he'll let you know :) There is almost always someone in the room, so if he is unable to answer, someone usually will.
Your continued thoughts and prayers are welcomed. It's going to be a long road, but I am confident with all our prayers and blessings, he'll be on the mend before we know it!
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