Good Morning,
It's taken me a while to get a new post going because when I got to the hospital at just after 6:00 this morning, they were getting ready to remove the breathing tube and get things going. After waiting for what seemed like an eternity for the respiratory doctor to "sign off" the nurse made a decision to go ahead and extubate him. Since then he's stepped down from the oxygen mask to the nasal tubes and has been switched over to an as needed pain button instead of the continual infusion. He's also, amazingly enough, been out of his bed and seated in a chair. It's so much more than I ever expected, and a phenomenal sign of how his recovery is going to progress.
His nurse today is an amazing gal who is of an aggressive mindset, that can only mean good things for Tim. Not to mention a bit of a smart alick whose dished it right back when Tim's smart tongue has revealed itself :) I could not ask for more at this point and am so excited for what today is going to bring.
We look forward to moving from the ICU floor, and when that happens, I'll post again!!
GOD BLESS every one of you for your thoughts and prayers, I cannot express to you my appreciation and sense of comfort that I feel knowing we are blessed with and surrounded by such amazing friends and family.
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I am so happy everything is going so well. It sounds like Tim is getting excellent care and will be up and going in no time. Tell Tim Brent and I have been thinking and praying for him and can't wait to see you guys!! Love ya, Cayli
ReplyDeleteRight now it probably won't do much good, but as soon as the pain meds wear off just a bit, you can control the sharp tongue with a slight smack to the mid-section.
ReplyDeleteGreat news!!!
It's great to hear he is doing great! Take care!
ReplyDeleteLaRita