We saw Steve yesterday with Pauline. Steve had spent the day having physio and in the afternoon he had the surgery checked on his left and right hands. This involved Steve having to have his bandages removed on these areas which caused him some discomfort and by the evening he was tired and not very chatty.

The surgery that has been carried out on Steve regarding both his hands is healing ok. He still has the groin flap where is left hand is situated checked by the nursing staff every hour. At this time the area looks healthy and has a good blood supply. Steve's grafts on both his legs, base of his backside and his arms are still healing well. His upper right arm is now uncovered with only large plasters covering the full thickness burn areas. Steve's temperature is up at the moment its not a serious rise but the nursing staff are looking into why this has occurred but its probably due to an infection.

Steve has had his food tube removed and is on a total solid food diet with snacks between meals of minstrels and revels! This is required to help Steve build up the calorie count.
Steve's fingers and thumbs have all been trimmed down a minimum of an inch on both hands with a number of his fingers being trimmed down further due to the damage. Steve does know the extent of the damage to his body especially regarding his fingers. He has not spoken to much about his injuries to the family yet.

Steve is remaining positive. He has told me that he is looking to the future and wants to get well. He has asked Pauline to marry him and of course Pauline said yes to the proposal. Steve has inspired us all with his positive attitude to all what has happened and is happening to him. He has a good view of the future and he knows he has a hill to climb but is on the path to recovery.
Steve will be returning to the operating theatre this Wednesday for his 14th operation. He has to have a full bandage change and has to be put under anaesthetic as the pain would be to much for him to bear.