Right now, no news is...well, no news.
The last few days have been pretty slow, and I would imagine that the next few days will also be slow. Judi continues to improve in small increments, regaining her strength after her surgery. She seems to be a little bit more aware of what's going on around her every day, although she is still not responding to commands or showing some of the signs we would like to see.
Today, she did make a big step physically, however. She is no longer on the ventilator, not even with pressure support. In a rather symbolic gesture, the RT actually took the machine out of her room today. She does have what they call the trach collar, which is a little oxygen mask that's placed loosely over her tracheostomy, giving her some extra oxygen. But she does all the breathing on her own, both initiating the breath and filling up her lungs.
Keep those prayers up for a big step soon.
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Praise the Lord for your progress Judi . . . coming off the ventilator is a huge step . . . Bravo!
ReplyDeleteWe're checking daily for updates and are encouraged by every milestone met. Prayers continue to be offered for Judi and her family.
ReplyDeleteCarol - AOA
Brains are slow to heal. Time and prayers in abudance. Our love and prayers daily,
ReplyDeleteBob & Christine Brown
Slow and steady, always healing and getting better. Our prayers are still with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteGreg and Pam
Judi, Ive really had you on my mind a lot today....I Know there Is a reason for everthing...I'm a firm believer in that...In time we may come to understand this also...I know we are new friends but I do miss you!! Your family is doing a great job keeping everyone informed of your progress, so you just rest and continue to heal....Nancy Redd
ReplyDeleteSteve, it was so great to see you at work today to fill us in on your Judi. We are all praying for you, Jessica, and Judi. Continue to be strong for her and she will overcome all of this and hopefully really soon she will be home with you both. We all have you all in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteOUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I HOPE EVERYTHING TURNS OUT WELL. CONTINUE TO BE STRONG
ReplyDeleteSHARON DON AND TIFFANY HAMMETT
Judi, thinking about you daily. Stay strong, and keep taking those baby steps. I will have a coffee from Abbi's waiting on you :)
ReplyDeleteJulie S.
All days and all steps are big. This BLOG has been a good reminder of that. Hang in there, keep your heads up. We're still praying and seeing progress.
ReplyDeleteI can speak for all the nurses in the Shock Trauma ICU that we are all sad for yall to be leaving, but know that patients get better faster after they leave us!!! Yall just keep the patience! Judi is so blessed to have such a loving family.
ReplyDeleteHello, Judi! I've been thinking about you alot and I miss our conversations about riding and the rallies. You're always in my prayers whether it is at home or when my husband and I are riding down the road. I do alot of thinking and praying when we're out riding and lately you've been "riding" with me! We all miss you at AOA, patients and nurses alike. It's not the same without you there! Keep up the good work and progress and know that we all are pulling for you!Love ya, girl! Diana Periman(patient at AOA)
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