An unfortunate accident (update)

It's been nearly a month now. My brother is at the Sacré-Coeur hospital in Montreal. Since he got there, he has gotten one of multiple skin grafts he will be having, as well as a muscle graft. They did not do a bone graft after all, but they did put a metal plate in his ankle. They also have removed the cast he had on his left arm, so that they can start moving it a bit at the physiotherapy sessions. Speaking of physio, he did start it, but for his upper body only, and left leg. His right leg is really not ready for this.

So for now, the skin and muscle grafts seem to have taken well and the doctor is happy with it, but he also said that he cannot promise anything. So for now it looks promising, but there's always the chance that it won't turn out well. And that's not speaking of how it's gonna go in physio even if all the grafts turn out OK. It will hurt at first for sure, but will it keep on hurting...

We did not have the chance to go and see him since he's been to Montreal. It's not that long of a drive, but it is a good 2 hours, so there is some organising involved, mostly for the kids. Anyway, worst case I guess is that I will go alone. It would probably be the simplest solution, but not necessarily the most preferable one. Annie would like to come as well, but I know the kids would prefer not coming, so... We'll see...

My brother himself is doing OK, but it is rough. He does have times though that he is sad about all the situation. He often apologizes to my parents when they go see him. Also frustrated at the fact that he was not doing anything wrong, or stupid, when the accident happened. He finally had found a bunch of decent people to hang out with, and they were just our for a promenade. And the time and money spent (he gathered money and has been reasonable in his spending for two years to be able to pay cash for his motorbike) seem to be wasted in a flash. After his first graft also, there were moments where he was in excruciating pain. He is going through rough times.

Another side of the situation that worries me is his job. They sent him a fruit basket at first, but since then, there has been no contact, unless it was him calling his boss. No one from there went to see him. And understandably, he is sad about that as well. He had asked if he could get a laptop from work so that he could take a look a things, even if it would just to pass the time, but his boss refused. Probably my bro's replacement has to use the laptop or something, but I feel like they are letting him go. I mean, he is in the private sector, and they have no idea when my brother will be well enough to go back, and when he will be, it would probably be part time only at first. And his job requires him to travel a lot... The odds are somewhat against him. Again there, he finally found a job he likes, giving his 100%. What will he be doing if he does not recover very well?

I guess the only thing he can do for now is take things one day at a time, and be courageous. At least he has friends and family who goes to see him regularly. We will go as well, soon...