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Sunday, January 4, 2009
Sunday Evening Update
My mom walked into the ICU room this morning to find the lung doctor. He had just replaced the trach with one that would allow my dad the freedom to talk. My mom said that he is talking very quietly, but we will take that. He has actually been off the ventilator since Saturday morning. We were told that he would probably be in ICU 24 to 48 hours after getting off the ventilator. He would then move to a regular room on a regular floor. We have also been told that he will not move out of ICU till the gallbladder is out. That surgery is still weeks away. All that to say that we are unsure what our next milestone will be. Hopefully we will know more tomorrow. The white blood cell count was down a little. That is good. The red blood cell count is also down a little. That level is not quite low enough to need another blood transfusion. His back has started to bother him now. Hopefully they are able to get him comfortable tonight and he is able to rest. So not much new information. The weekends are always slow and frustrating.
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Hello!
My husband, Ron and I met your Dad, Mom and brother and future sister-in-law Saturday at Harris HEB...your dad is in Ron's "old" ICU room! Pancreatitis is a nasty beast to deal with but rest assured there is hope! Each person's journey is unique and Ron's became more of a surgical issue due to the damage caused by the pancreatic enzymes eating through a large section of his intestines causing extensive GI problems as well as severe deconditioning of his muscles(which he continues to deal with) because of the exceptionally long period of time he was hospitalized resulting from his many surgeries. This has brought about a prolonged recovery.
The roller coaster ride has many twists and turns but it will eventually come to an end and you will be closer to one another and have a greater strength and trust in God because of the "ride".
Know that we are praying for you guys and would count it an honor to help in any way.
Your mom has our e-mail address and phone number as well as our blog address...we pray our journey may be a source of encouragement.
Christie Nordell
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