Just visited Neil. We saw the physician's assistant this morning. She continues to be pleased with Neil's progress. Neil is on an antibiotic and it will be a 14 day dose. They did a sputum culture and it indicated the same infection as before. BUT, the doctor is not alarmed. Neil's temperature is 99 this morning which is less than yesterday. The orthopedist will x-ray on Sunday and we will learn more about Neil's leg. DeAnn puts the bone stimulator on the fractures twice a day. We think the x-ray will indicate if this is helping. The doctor has lowered the pressure setting on the ventilator from 15 to 10. This setting is more difficult for Neil but he was managing it. Neil sat up on the side of the bed and was able to help with this more. The respiratory therapist moved to pressure setting back to 15 for Neil to be on the trach collar. Neil has been on the trach collar since 10:25 am. He is responding to this. Neil's spirits are good. Please pray for Neil's lungs.
Please pray for Sue and Shannon's full recovery.
Please remember the Andress family in your thoughts and prayers.
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I can hardly wait to hear Neil! God is so amazing, and I think Neil's journey is just another wonderful example! Prayer IS Powerful!!
Liz
Neil,
Keep doing like you are doing and before long you are going to be able to look back and be amazed at where you were! We love you and so proud of you and your courage and bravery!
Love you,
Aunt Virginia and Uncle Tim
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