The bronchoscopy today showed that the stents are in place and everything looks good. They took David completely off the ventilator soon after (fully extubating, or removing the tube)!! We finally got to hear his voice!
A little later in the afternoon, however, his labs were less than perfect and they put him on the
c-pap - a machine that is kind of a cross between a ventilator and an oxygen mask. So he is now wearing the mask and talking isn't quite as easy, but still better than when he was on the ventilator.
David has been restless and uncomfortable for most of the evening. It has been more difficult at this point than we thought. Dr. G, however, said this is just part of his coming off the sedation and it just takes time. "He is ok."
David is still not able to move his right arm. At this point, they think there was probably some damage to the nerves and that he will regain use with time.
Time, time, time. You would think that we would be getting used to this matra by now!
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What a blessing to be able to talk with David. What did he say? Did he say: "I want pizza"? That's what I would save said. :-)
ReplyDeleteTime, time, time. Pray, pray, pray. A mantra to live by.
Praying for David's breathing, his arm, and all of you.