The good news is that Jeffrey is handling the trach well. Man, he's a tough little brother of mine. Here is Mom's letter from today:
"Hi Family & Loved Ones,
As always it's a new day. We have good news on our front and hope that you all are having good things happen as well.
Jeff is doing well with his trach, color is good, xray shows slight improvement. The doc covering today said that Dr, Q will be in tomorrow and he expects that they may start the weaning process again. I think Jeff understood as he is trying to make sounds again. He is being very cooperative, seemingly understands that all of this paraphernalia is to help him get better. He gently fingers all of the tubes but doesn't pull; we have had his restraint off for 2 days now. He'll rub his eyes, face or nose but only touches the tubes. He is very curious about everything and feels as much of the equipment & attachments as he can. I almost wish I had video of what he has done. He LOVES the bed with its percussion and vibration treatment - think it has helped a lot. He also loves it when he gets his oral care (every 4 hours) as it cleans his teeth & moisturizes his mouth.
He has had nothing to eat or drink for 3 weeks now (but has a tube from nose to stomach delivering glucerna). He is still on the vent but hopefully that will change soon. He'll be in the hospital a little longer but I forecast a good outlook.
Looking forward to a celebration when Jeff gets out of the hospital and back to himself. Today he is making sounds again & enjoying the ability to do so. Rick is going to stay the night tonight and has been at his side all the way (as protective as any papa bear could be). Let us hear from you & you know you'll be hearing from us. With love, Jeff & Family"
Because I haven't felt well & didn't want to take my germs to the hospital, I haven't seen Jeffrey since Thursday night. I'm looking forward to seeing him tomorrow.
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Great news, so happy to hear!
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