He has been in Oelwein for what, 3 months? And they never attempted to wean. He has been in the hospital for 5 days, and they are weaning him. They are shooting for 2 hours today, and he is just about there. His lungs look sooo much better now that they moved the tube.
The lady doc that was there when he was admitted told the pulmonologist that she wanted him weaned so he can come back to Des Moines. SHE IS AWESOME!!!
Finally a doctor who is looking at him as a 62 year old human being who has had some shit circumstances and not as a medical chart full of unsolvable issues. I am so happy!!
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Liza - Nancy and I are going to stop and see Jim either Monday or Tuesday. Monday, it would be in the morniing and Tuesday, it would be in the afternoon. Which do you think would be the best day? Really appreciate your updates on your dad and great to hear the progress.
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Hi Dan-
ReplyDeleteI think either time would be good. Debbie says he is wide awake this morning, so I hope that his sleepy spells are over now since he is being treated. Monday might be best since I dont think Martha will go back up until Tuesday.
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JIM, what great news !!!!! I think about each day & read how you are doing. It is good to hear that they are getting focused on YOU ... the man , the Myth ,,, The LEGEND !!!!!!! Go GRUB GO.!!!!
McD.