Jim is all set up in the ICU with a BBC 4 podcast and some very flashy compression stockings. Seriously, I am totally getting a pair.

He is stable and continues to make progress. Still very limited on his right side but that is quite expected considering the severity of the injury and nature of the surgery. He does have feeling in his hand and the staff are very optimistic about his progress overall.

We hope he will be out of the ICU tomorrow afternoon sometime. The hospital does restrictions on visiting so call before hand just incase we have all gone out to the discotheque to dance the night away with this guy
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He had a good night last night in the ICU, one more small step closer to recovery. Kareen snored slept for many hours and feels certain that the cute nurses on duty last night could be accredited somewhat for Jim’s more restful ICU experience. We would be remiss to continue to be so thankful by not extending our unending gratitude to the staff at St. Clair Medical.

Dr Benjamin the anethsitist who overcame the difficulties of intubation on a fused and broken neck.

The phenomenal nursing staff, who are friendly, professional, caring and apparently quite attractive.

Dr Jose the ICU doctor who took great post op care and ultimately gave us a safe night and another day to fight.

And the man of the hour Dr. Mahadeo for his patience, talent and his incredible skill at performing his first surgery on the broken neck of an Ankylosing Spondylitis patient with such a severe degree of curve. We have never been more impressed with a Drs overall bedside manner and the obvious meticulous care he puts into making the patient and more importantly the family feel heard and have questions answered. Plus he pretty much has the surgical skills of a Stone Cold Ninja! World Class Surgeon!

Trudy thinks she is the parents favourite daughter. She was adopted. She means well.

I woke up this morning and Kareen had left the room. I assumed that she had gone into the ICU or had been called out to answer questions. Nay, she was at the nurses station helping them decorate. I should have suspected as she is magnetically drawn to any opportunity to hang tinsel and adhere the face of Santa Claus to any and every available surface. My mother is addicted to Christmas decorating. I might need to start a support group.

A well deserved hospital teacup of wine. Goodnight, today, you have been most insane.