There are plans over the next couple of days to remove John's chest tube , from the deflated lung issue. He is awake much of the time, no longer in medically induced coma..
He is in considerable pain and on a pain killer many times stronger than Morphine. He can see and recognise his surroundings. He can communicate with hand and eye gestures.
If his peep stays at 5 or less (it's been as low and 4) and his O2 assist stays below 40 ( it has been raised periodically above this), he may also soon be on room O2 and the trac tube and ventilator gone as well. Doctors are waiting and hoping for John's kidney functions to return as well.
In the mean time, he's in an ICU. While every one's sentiments and the new developments are very encouraging, the ICU is not a good place to receive well-wishers. That, unless we at Team Chappy hear otherwise from the family, should wait till John is moved to a regular hospital room and/or discharged. John has been battling a life threatening illness and in a deep sleep for over 3 weeks to awaken to some frightening circumstances. Please, time is one of the biggest healers here..Let's give John and his family all the time they need. At Team Chappy, we are of the optimistic opinion that as Thanksgiving arrives, John may well be on the mend. Right now that beats a turkey dinner any day.
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Yes!! This is what Thanksgiving is all about! Shelley and I are very thankful and extremely happy to hear about John's improving condition. Hang in there John! You're turning the corner and we are STILL PULLING FOR YOU and your full & complete recovery. This is a Thanksgiving we'll be truly thankful for as John gets better and better with each passing day. Your friends, Dan & Shelley Morgado
ReplyDeleteJohn we're SO happy to hear that your getting better. Keep it up slow and steady and you WILL win the race and we will all be there at the finish line to high five ya, hug you and just tell you how happy we are for you and your Family!
ReplyDeleteThinking of all of you this Thanksgiving, I'm grateful for your progress John, and appreciate the strength of your family and community, keep moving forward....sending healing thoughts.
ReplyDeleteJohn and family,
ReplyDeleteAs many others do we check the blog daily, and sometimes, multiple times to check your progress. You are all in our daily thoughts and prayers. I can't wait until you are home and able to have friends visit again. A family turkey dinner is on hold for all of you from the Barnes family. Just show up to the coach and it will be delivered. If it ends up on the 4th of July I don't care, I will make it.
Happy to know that you are making progress and healing physically and the mental will come soon. Know that some many are praying and thinking of you all constantly. We love you and are sending you warm hugs.
The Barnes Family