We are almost a couple months since his diaphragm plication surgery, so I thought I would give an update.  After a very rough 6 weeks post-op, Brad has finally turned the corner and is feeling better.  The surgery definitely improved his breathing, but with it came with lots of pain and exhaustion.   But the last couple of weeks he has been up and about  more and even working in the yard.  He still has fluid around his lung which is being monitored, but the pain has subsided and he is started to be the "Smart Aleck Brad" that we all love and adore.  The doctors keep reminding him it will take time to get over a major surgery and to take it slow. Those are words Brad does not understand, but we are making progress!  Thank God.  
Thank you all for your prayers and encouraging comments through all of this.  Hopeful by the one year anniversary of the accident (July 19th), he will be back to full speed!