Early On

Brent and Mom got a chance to visit with the doctor this morning about dad's condition. He told them he thinks he is doing good overall. He reminded them that we are still early on in the recovery. Dad still remains in a coma but his temperature has remained down, pnemonia is almost gone, and today was breathing almost all on his own. Last night after the trach was put in when they were having to change out his central line the nurses saw him mouth the word "Oww". He could not speak with the trach in but was responding to pain. In case you're wondering as I was, we're told that even if Dad is able to breath on his own the trach is still needed so they can suction out anything if necessary.

The plan is to move him to a long term care facility outside of the hospital next week. As I understand this is a good sign that he is stable enough to move out of ICU. They are also beginning to do some physical therapy with him to help with range of movement. Brent and Mom keep mentioning that Dad just simply looks better which is great to hear.