"Dr. Q was in & said Jeff has to have a trach because he just can't clear the secretions on his own. It will allow him to get weaned from the vent & get up and around. Dr. Q said the weaning just can't happen without it. I know this for a fact as I saw what was happening this AM. (Jeffrey became anxious and restless which is a side effect of a patient being "air hungry.") I feel very confident and know how tough Jeff is. He has tolerated all of this so well & will probably love getting the tube out of his throat. The trach will probably occur tomorrow (Fri.). The doc says it is very short term."
I, of course, do not want my brother to become dependent on a ventilator for his breathing. At the same time, I hate that he has to have yet another thing done. Please pray that the tracheostomy goes well and the trach is VERY short term - enough to get Jeffrey off the vent and back on his own. Then, we'll pray the trach can be removed. Jeff has enough challenges in life and really doesn't need a trach to become yet another.
Thanks for the prayers. He WILL be well soon, and we so appreciate everyone sending prayers, cards, calls, messages, etc. You are treasured by my brother and our family.
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Ugh, Kristin. I remember all too well how awful that stinkin' vent is. They did the percussion thing on Kacie too, but she didn't have a fancy schmancy bed to do it automagically.
Hang in there, my friend. Hospital stays are terribly stressful, particularly when you don't know what's wrong or how to help. If you need some relief (or a margarita), let me know. I love you, my friend, and your family too.
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