The surgery to put the feeding tube in the stomach was very routine and did not take long. Dr. Mercer said his stomach looks good and is doing what it is supposed to be doing. Today, they also deflated the donate around the trach. What that means is now air can move up past the trach and into his mouth and nose. The majority of his breathing will still be done through the trach, and this is the beginnings of stepping down to smaller trach tubes...I don't know EXACTLY what all that means, but the respitory therapist said it's a step in the right direction.
We are one day closer to his complete healing. One day closer to having Rick back.
I will give you the treasures of darkness and hidden riches of secret places, that you may know that I the Lord, who call you by your name, am the God of Israel. Isaiah 45:3
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Just a quick note, to let you know you are in our prayers. I just know any moment I'm going to check the site and find the post we've all been waiting for.
ReplyDeleteDr. Mercer is wonderful. He's the reason I still have a dad today.
Give Glen a hug from Dally Jo, and me!!
Jill and Dally Jo
By deflating the cuff on the tracheostomy tube, its allowing more air to escape from his stoma (hole the trach tube is in) and with the air leak if he does good they can step him to a smaller one and then a smaller until they either decan him (take it out) or cap off the trach tube, which ever they decide to do first.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter has a trach, she will always need one, but we have a good air leak so she is able to make squeaky noises and try to "talk" to us.
Lori Cochran Richards
Glad to hear about the progress. God is good! Let me know if you need anything. If Riley needs to come stay again, she is more than welcome.
ReplyDeleteGina Blair and family