Update on Josh. Friday 26 May - Day 14, Josh remains in ICU, the doctors try to lift sedation and paralyzation for a third time in a week. On this day Josh opened his eyes for the first time since the incident 2 weeks earlier, this was the best feeling ever for his family! Over the next few days Josh is unable to talk and is only moving the right side of his body. After a few more days the pressure monitor is removed from his head and Josh's breathing tube is removed and he is now breathing on his own but with extra oxygen. On Day 18 Josh is moved from ICU to the Neurology Ward and he continues to make slow progress over the week. Day 28, specialist want to try and get Josh moving, through assisted walking, he does well but is still very weak, he gets lightheaded when he is on his feet. This progress alone has been an absolute miracle for us and he amazes us every day. We still cry, with happiness and sadness, watching him go through this. He can only manage a few minutes of physio per day. Josh is now talking and communicating. He is eating, but only a soft food diet and thickened fluids, the everyday tasks of walking little distances, communicating and eating tires Josh quickly. He is in constant pain with his head injury and he is very agitated.
Day 32, Josh had surgery to place his piece of skull, that was removed, back in, this has created a minor setback for him. He is in a lot of pain. He is expected to remain in hospital for a few more weeks before a rehabilitation program commences, of which is still yet to be determined. The neurosurgeon team have indicated that Josh will be in rehab for the next few months. Josh's mum and Dad remain at Josh's bedside all day every day. Josh has a long road ahead of him but he is very determined and we are all so very proud of him. We are overwhelmed and very thankful with the kindness, compassion, support and donations we have received, these have really touched our hearts. We thank you for your continued support.
