Kevin is doing good this morning. His temp is 98.1 The nurse said he's been following commands when he wants too...( I think they finally figured out how stubborn he is).
He has been on only the trach collar ALL NIGHT LONG and STILL IS! This means he is not on the vent and the only thing he is getting is oxygen. He's doing all the work himself. They said they will keep him off the vent for as long as he can handle it and would only be put back on if there is a problem... I'm sooooo happy about this. Getting off the vent is a HUGE step in getting him back home.
I've also just given consent for him to have his NG tube replaced with a PEG. This will allow them to remove the feeding tube from his nose ( this is the one he hates and keeps trying to pull out) and they will place a tube in the side of his tummy called an Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy...or PEG. Its something he will be able to come home with and as soon as they test his swallowing abilities...they will plug the PEG and he will be able to eat like normal again...well, not the normal things Kevin used to know..lol He's already lost a bunch of weight just from being there so long. I think he lost almost 30 pounds or close to it.
PS.. I'm going to be upset if he gets cuter and skinner than me!! lol
Thats it for now, I'll update later as procedures get done.
Kim
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Amazing Amazing Amazing!!! Yea!! God is so very Awesome!!! Get ready, Kevin will be coming home a new man soon enough ; ) Love you Kimmie!
Hey Kimmie,
You get on him Girl. I know your temper, so use it to make change for the better. Make him work to stay healthy for you and for Maya if not himself. But I really think that God has a plan for both of you and he needs you to be healthy and strong to carry it out. Maya will help keep you both fit, just let her out side and the chase is on! Isn't that wonderful she likes to run and play so much. You are doing great baby, keep the faith!
Love,
Dad
God is an awesome power and you are an awesome wife and mom Kim. We'll all keep lifting you and Kevin and Maya in prayer and continue to watch the miracles unfold! Hugs! Lori
such great news, i cant wait for him to be able to say hi mom over the phone again, miss his voice,cant wait to come back and help him with therapy, and if the good news keeps comming ill be ther before i know it
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