Steve has been informed that his operation on his left elbow may take place at the beginning of next. He may be told as late as Sunday that the op will go ahead, but this is subject to availability of beds on the ward. He will have to remain in hospital for approximately two days following the op for rest and observation. Steve does not know fully yet how much of his mobility in the left arm will be effected, but he has been told it is a complex operation so that will have an impact on what he will be able to do with his left arm for a while. The operation itself we believe will involve the surgeon carrying out detailed work to the front of Steve’s arm where it bends at the elbow joint.

 

Steve is still remaining positive and is being visited regularly by his family and friends from both within and outside of the Fire Service. These visits are a great source of help to Steve and he’s always pleased to see everyone who comes to the house. Tonight (4/6) is his first night out with family and friends within the Bolton and Greater Manchester Area. Steve and all of us are looking forward to a night of fun and entertainment. Steve has his table near the bar and his straw ready for his Guinness so he is quite happy.

 

I will update the blog again next week and hopefully Steve will have had the operation and it will have been successful. Thanks for continuing to read my blog updates and far more importantly thank you to all of you for your continued support to Steve and his family.