He was taken off the critical list today. The pneumonia is better and he was taken off of oxygen and ate real hospital food. The doctors still see at least 2-3 more surgeries ahead, one being later this week. They are not sure yet how well the skin grafts from last week took as of yet. He has no memory of the last 2 weeks.
If you can, please send him a card. Sam needs our friendship and support to help him through the months ahead.
Sam Stipe c/o Parkland Hospital 5201 Harry Hines 6th Floor Burns Unit Dallas, TX 75235-7708