All drain tubes are out! Trach reduced to a smaller size, however I'm still not quite strong enough for the speaking valve. Co2 level is 48--normal range is 35-45. I'm trying to increase my laps walked each day.
Goals right now are: gain strength thru exercise, breathe around the trach easier, be able to eat real food vs tube fed! I am craving a big slice of pizza and a tall glass of ice water! Sometimes your swallowing is affected by the surgery and you have to re-train muscles again so you don't asperate contents into your lungs.
That's it for today! As always, thanks for checking in!
Blessings,
Lynda
Thank you for letting us know. Been wondering.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you've doing very well and have some great goals. We are still praying for all of you. M' s book club girls and their families are praying, too. Stay encouraged!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the updates, love keeping up with your wonderful progress. You are missing 5" plus of snow here in Valley today, and promising us more to come.
ReplyDeleteWe are still praying for you and yours, because we know HE is faithful and we believe in answered prayer.
In His Name only,
Mary K
Thank you all for your continued prayers!
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