Different Challenges
As we're thankful for turning a couple of "big corners," we are seeing the fickle nature of recovery.
- the weaning of sedation needs to proceed more slowly to lessen Lori's agitation, which means the weaning of the ventilator will also be slower.
- some skin breakdown on her backside has caused several bed sores and continues to require attention
- keeping all of the tubes free of infection requires constant cultures
- until a fistula (leakage from a spot in the intestine) heals, we must use IV nutrition instead of the feeding tube into the stomach
Much to be postive about:
1. Dr. Cummings says we are better off than 2 weeks ago.
2. OT (occupational therapy) and PT (physical therapy) make daily visits
3. Blood Numbers are all acceptable
thank you all
sneeds
- the weaning of sedation needs to proceed more slowly to lessen Lori's agitation, which means the weaning of the ventilator will also be slower.
- some skin breakdown on her backside has caused several bed sores and continues to require attention
- keeping all of the tubes free of infection requires constant cultures
- until a fistula (leakage from a spot in the intestine) heals, we must use IV nutrition instead of the feeding tube into the stomach
Much to be postive about:
1. Dr. Cummings says we are better off than 2 weeks ago.
2. OT (occupational therapy) and PT (physical therapy) make daily visits
3. Blood Numbers are all acceptable
thank you all
sneeds
posted by Lori (typed by a friend :) | 2:37:00 PM
5 Comments:
We continue to rejoice over Lori's progress and pray that the obstacles will be removed. Trinity will pray for Lori tomorrow...and also for Patti, Shorty and Johnny...you are all amazing and we stand with you to storm heaven for Lori's healing.
I am so thankful for some of the big corners turned! I am continuing to pray for my buddy everyday!!!! and for ya'lls strength in taking care of her! I love ya'll, Alice
Dear Patti, Shorty, Johnny, and,most of all, Lori!
Bonnie, Barbara and Dianne are all sending our love, thoughts, and prayers from Money, Mississippi. We continue to monitor your website! Thank you for keeping up to date each day!!!!
sneeds
i check on lori's progress every day. and am telling people to pray for her. thinking of you all and sending you strength from LA. it was great to see johnny in new york - a nice coincidence. it is so wonderful for you all to be such a close family. lori will be well. i just know it. take care of each other. love, tina johnson
dearest strong sneeds,
just sending my love and thoughts. i love that we got a smile out of the I-C-U comment. humor is such great therapy- especially for lori-cat.
xoxoxox,
taylor
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