12:21 p.m.: We're back in Dad's room now and he is actually interacting with us! The SICU doctors wanted to see how he would do without the paralytic (although he is still under heavy sedation) and he seems to be doing very well so far. We were able to talk to him and he squeezed our hands three times for "I love you". He kept mouthing the word "water" because his mouth is so dry from having the tube down his throat and his mouth open constantly. Now that his mouth has been swabbed a few times he seems to be happy. When I told him he was in the hospital he also mouthed, "I know." When I said that it was great to interact with him and that we had missed him he cried a little and shook his head. It makes such a huge difference to be able to communicate with him! I'll let you know if anything changes, but things are going very well right now.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Quick Update
Dad's tracheotomy is complete, and he has been back in his room for about an hour. They keep telling us that we can't come back for a few more minutes because they are getting him settled. We were told that the procedure went well, and they also replaced the three different central lines he has, as they believe one of them is a source of infection. I'll post any other info as it becomes available.
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6 comments:
Thanks for the great news... onward he goes to fight this battle & become a winner!
Thanks Clint! I hope pulls through soon!
That's great that you got to communicate with him. Tell him that he is in our prayers.
-Josh Hadfield
That is such great news. We will continue to keep your family in our prayers!
Jim, keep up the fight! We are praying every day for you and asking the Lord to guide your care team, give them wisdom and give you strength. Many blessings to your family and friends.
Dana
We are so glad that Jim will be coming home in the not so distant future. (soon we hope) You are our hero, to continue to fight everyday when you feel so crummy. We love you both.
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