Just got off the phone with Jim's daughter. She is a very nice lady! She filled me in about everything.
Jim is already sitting up in a chair flirting with the nurses. What a trooper!!!! He got thru the surgery easily and was awake while in the recovery room. He is in alot of pain which has not changed with the surgery. Unfortunately pain meds cant be given automatically, Jim must ask for them. The surgeon found an infection in his jaw so only removed his jawbone. At this time he has not had his leg bone moved to his jaw. First they want to get the infection under control with a few weeks of IV antibiotics. He sure is on a long road with another huge surgery coming up. Jim as responded well to everything, including the trach. He has even asked about his OCF pals. Jim's room number is 872N. Any cards or get well wishes are welcome to keep Jim's spirits up. The following link is a free e-card service the hospital has.
https://ecards.upmc.com/default.aspJim Westling
UPMC Montefiore
Room 872 N
3459 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
