Surgery update

Update from Jake who is still at the hospital.  (The rest of us went home after we talked to the surgeon post-surgery.)
Dad's surgeries today went well, although they took longer than expected.   They were able to plate six ribs in front, but the Dr was unable to get the back ribs.  He said those weren't as crucial and should heal on their own.  He didn't want to keep him in surgery any longer to get to them.    His wrist has pins and external hardware.  The orthopedic surgeon was called on an emergency surgery so we did not get a chance to talk with him. 

Post surgery Dad's right lung looks outstanding with minimal bleeding at this point.  The left lung was deflated a bit. This was caused by laying on that side during surgery and should be better by morning.  Dad does have some punctures to his lungs, but they do not seem too concerned about those at this point. 

They did not need to give Dad a transfusion but they put in a chest tube to drain fluid.   Dad is still sedated from the surgery, but they will check his responsiveness level soon.  They may try taking him off the ventilator tomorrow during the day. 

Dad was quiet and sedated all day and the family thought that he seemed a bit less responsive, but the medical staff did  not seem concerned.     He may wake up a bit tomorrow if they are able to take him off of the ventilator.