So much for a quiet Saturday. When Dr. Bhrany came in this morning he announced that because Mike had done so well over the past 24 hours with the down-sizing and capping of the tracheotomy tube, he was going to remove it! We both felt pleased about this development, but steeled ourselves for a major procedure with much sterile prepping and draping, sedatives, stitches, and heaven knows what else. Dr. Bhrany then bent down over Mike, undid the straps holding the current trach tube in place, pulled it out and said, "Okay, that's done." And just like that, it was out! He then announced that Mike could start eating regular food today (well, clear liquids, but that's a start on the way to regular food!). So with each passing day Mike is getting closer and closer to reclaiming his pre-surgical self. Now if only he could get a decent night's sleep! Truly, he is doing remarkably well and recovering at an amazing pace. The doctors and the rest of the staff are continually commenting on how great he looks and how well he is doing.
I don't think there is anything else planned for the rest of today or tomorrow in terms of Mike's care, but I will update with any news.
11 comments:
Sounds like a call for Champagne-- it is a major food group and I can not think of something more appropriate to celebrate the milestone
Craig
That's great! Gotta love those doctors don't ya? Zip...it's out! Maybe some softboiled Easter Eggs for tomorrow? Hoppy Easter to you both and continued speedy recovery!!
Maria (and Miki/Nancy/mom or whatever we're calling her today)
Wow, what astonishingly good news! Mike is doing so well, one of those doctors might have to write an article about him! I agree with the champagne idea--sounds made to order for a clear liquid diet (and it might help Mike get some sleep, too). Cheers!
Peggy
Yay!
Another major milestone; I know that Mike must have been thrilled to get it out. When you posted about Dr. Bhrany I read Dr. "Brainy" :-)
Happy Easter and Pesach to you both!
Love,
Cathy & Tom
Good news--glad to hear Mike is doing so well....hopefully, he'll soon be back in his own bed, and home, and we'll all be steeling ourselves for his one man Truman Capote show (I think it's called "Tru")...or doing a wicked Barry White imitation (hey, it could happen!).
Keep the healing happenin'!
xoxo
Sarah
Happy Easter, Tricia and Mike. I bet you get a yummy meal today (yeah, right!). Anyway, it won't be long now before you both get to sleep in your own bed and relax in your own home, and I know that can't happen soon enough for either of you. Take care of each other, as you are obviously doing so well.
Thinking of you two as we gather for Easter supper today - and looking forward to a time when we can all get together.
Take care of yourself and get well soon. You are both in our thoughts and prayers.
It is so good to hear everything is going along so well. My love to you both.
Jay Nolan
Fantastic news! Happy Easter and all my best!
Karen
Sound like things are going amazingly well. I am so happy for you both! Hopefully he will begin to relax a bit and be able to sleep.
Sending good wishes..
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