Family and Friends,
Yesterday Bob was recovering from his surgery. He was still bleeding alot but the doctors and nurses assured us that it is normal after surgery. He was also fighting a fever as well. By last night his fever had subsided and during the night he only had one episode of bleeding (which is better than 6 yesterday). The only thing is, I'm waiting to speak to Bob's pulmonologist about a possible tracheotomy. I'm not thrilled about them cutting into Bob's neck, but the respitory therapist told us yesterday that Bob's throat is irritated from the big tubes and the traech tubes are much smaller and will let him close his mouth. He's been under now for 15 days and they usually only like patients to be intebated for 14 before they either wake them up or do a traech. The nurse said that Bob should recover quicker with it. I'll speak to the doc this morning and chances are they'll do the procedure today. If Bob stops bleeding all together and stops having fevers they will consider waking him up. He opened his eyes yesterday for about 30 seconds and it breaks my heart because he looks confused and scared. I'll only to be able to exhale a sigh of relief when he's fully awake and able to breathe on his own.
Please keep Bob in your prayers.... he's almost there!
Love and thanks,
Michele
PS. I know people want to see Bob but he is still in intensive care and not concious. Both myself and the hospital are asking that only immediate family come visit him at this time until he wakes up. I know Bob wouldn't want anyone to see him like this. Thank you for your understanding.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Posts
I am so releived that they found Bob's bleeding and it sounds like he should on the road to recovery. The tracheotomy is luckily a very simple procedure that normally takes only a few minutes. If he is not going to be extubated now, then the trach is really the best option because it will prevent necrosis of the trachea and upper airway. The trach normally heals very well too when it is all over with, i beleive the great Louie Simmons had one himself many years back. Stay strong Bob!
ReplyDeleteThis all sounds like very good news. Michele, you are definitely his angel. If you were not there advocating for him I cringe to think what would have happened.
ReplyDeleteI hope someone has been recording Burn Notice for Bob. There's only two episodes left this summer. With any luck he'll be conscious for them.
Thanks for keeping us updated Michele!! We are keeping Bob in our prayers everyday and we know he'll be better real soon! He's a fighter and the progress he has shown, just proves it even more!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Christy, Tim, Nicky and Uncle Rich & Aunt Rosie too!!
Dear Michele,
ReplyDeleteI have been praying for Bob and I have been praying for you, Christopher and Bob's entire family to stay strong and to keep the faith. Please remember a lot of people care and we will continue to pray for Bob and for all of you. Thank you so much for keeping us all updated on Bob condition and remember although I haven't seen you or Bob for a few years I really care. Love & God Bless you all! Margo Moore
(mooreboca@aol.com)
Bob and Michele, you don't know me from Adam's housecat, but know that my family will be praying for you and pulling for you both. Bless you guys.
ReplyDelete