We are making real progress!
Dave has been taken off the ventilator permanently and will soon be moved out of ICU. Medications that cause drowsiness are being systematically reduced to obtain a higher state of consciousness so he is able to cooperate more fully with rehabilitative efforts. Today he was able to drink water, a first step in the training process required to regain the ability to eat again after being fed intravenously for many weeks. Muscles are very weak due to the long period of inactivity but the strengthening process has begun and this patient is very very motivated to make a quick recovery.
Thursday he was able to sit up on the edge of the bed for 3 minutes and he is working steadily with exercises designed to restore muscular strength. A major step taken today was that his tracheotomy balloon was deflated for a few minutes and he was able to speak. This is a blessing because some patients have difficulty recovering that ability afterwards and this gives confirmation that's one struggle he will not have to face.
Early next week Pam will be taking the children to visit their father for a few minutes. This will be an exciting time for the whole family since they have been separated for 8 long weeks!
Please continue to pray for a speedy recovery! We all want Dave to make it home before his new daughter arrives on the scene!
Dave has been taken off the ventilator permanently and will soon be moved out of ICU. Medications that cause drowsiness are being systematically reduced to obtain a higher state of consciousness so he is able to cooperate more fully with rehabilitative efforts. Today he was able to drink water, a first step in the training process required to regain the ability to eat again after being fed intravenously for many weeks. Muscles are very weak due to the long period of inactivity but the strengthening process has begun and this patient is very very motivated to make a quick recovery.
Thursday he was able to sit up on the edge of the bed for 3 minutes and he is working steadily with exercises designed to restore muscular strength. A major step taken today was that his tracheotomy balloon was deflated for a few minutes and he was able to speak. This is a blessing because some patients have difficulty recovering that ability afterwards and this gives confirmation that's one struggle he will not have to face.
Early next week Pam will be taking the children to visit their father for a few minutes. This will be an exciting time for the whole family since they have been separated for 8 long weeks!
Please continue to pray for a speedy recovery! We all want Dave to make it home before his new daughter arrives on the scene!
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