The Trach Happened! (and was successful)
The tracheotomy procedure was performed this morning. The ENT scoped the larynx and found some swelling and bruising but said it was to be expected and will heal. They installed a temporary cuff which will prohibit her ability to speak for now, but will assist her with her breathing. As her respiratory function improves, the speaking part will come. Overall, the surgeon was pleased with how things went.
Today's numbers (platelets, white count, etc) are also all improved. This is a big step forward and we are pleased.
Thanks to all of you, and special thanks to Dr. Jason Smith and Dr. Bill Henry for their long distance consultation.
Shorty & Patti
Today's numbers (platelets, white count, etc) are also all improved. This is a big step forward and we are pleased.
Thanks to all of you, and special thanks to Dr. Jason Smith and Dr. Bill Henry for their long distance consultation.
Shorty & Patti
posted by Lori (typed by a friend :) | 11:58:00 AM
14 Comments:
Patti! I'm so glad they were finally able to do the trach. I know it was becoming a great issue of discouragement. Know that we miss you around here and our prayers are with you always.
Tanya
Such fantastic news!!!!!! GO LORI!!!!! Prohibiting her ability to speak for a bit may be a blessing- she talks too much anyway ;)
It occurred to me that if you read the "blog" (what an ugly word..blog,blog,blog) from yesterday to Lori--she would be rolling her eyes and saying to herself...oh interesting, taylor- the biggest flake i know! well say to lori- "this is no time to talk about me---lets talk about YOU!" She'll get a kick out of that.
xoxoxoxoxo
Dear Sneeds:
I'm thrilled to hear all went well this morning with the procedure and that her numbers continue to improve--what a blessing.
Our love and prayers,
Penelope
Yea!!!!!!!!! Thats great news! So glad to hear it. Sounds like everything headed in the right direction. I know that can you all feel a bit of relief and the many hundreds of peeps reading this everyday- maybe more- between Lori and Johnny weve got some serious celebrity status going on in the Sneed family!!!
Forgot abt. you Mr. Short man-you too! Love to all- Call if you need me. Love you Mrs. Patti- breathe and sit and relax and have a sip of Coca- Cola now as you say.........I LOVE YALL!!!!!
Faith the Maith
I'm just so happy to hear this good news.
I love you,
Karen
A big smile and a deep breath as I read today's message. Wonderful news!! Thanks for the continued inspiration Lori and family.
Danny M.
This is wonderful news -- praise the Lord! Please know that we're storming heaven with prayers for all of you!
In His Love,
Virginia & Paul Newton
What wonderful news!!God has answered so many of our prayers. Love to all of you!
Barbara Kearney Gragson
Lori, I don't even know you - but your name was placed in our prayer requests here at work. Since that date (5/10/06) I have been praying for your recovery and reading daily about your progress. Not a day goes by that I do not check up on you and your progress. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Cuevas
I am so thrilled to hear that the trach went well and things are improving daily. What a strong family you all are and what you have had to face takes very special people like The Sneed Family. We all admire you all. Kiss Lori for me. Ann Ryan
A Sneed (McGuffee, Smartt, Ratchford et al)that can't speak is something to write in the book! I'm pretty sure she will catch up when she can. We are thrilled with this week's good reports. Love to you all, Myra and Donnie
I'm so very pleased to hear this news. I was a Pi Phi at Ole Miss a few years behind Lori. I always looked up to her and enjoyed being around her because of her wonderful wit and personality. I have been keeping up with your news and am sending much love and thoughts your way every day.
Elecia Osadchuk
Patti & Shorty - What wonderful news. Praise the Lord the trach is finially done and the numbers seem to be staying good. Give Lori a love tap from us.
Jan & Walter
I'm impressed by so many people leaving wonderful comments on here. Lori is very loved. I'm sure she'll enjoy reading these.
Might want to keep that cuff thing handy. Never know when it might come in handy. :)
With Love from Uncle Tim
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