Well, today was as busy as yesterday. They injected the Retavase first thing this morning. They let it work for 8 hours and began suction this afternoon. There was not as much fluid as we thought we would see. The PA who administered this medication will be in tomorrow. We are curious to see what the plan is from here.
J was up sitting up in a chair for most of the day. He had his lunch and dinner sitting up. His meals are now regular food. His appetite is much less than normal, but we are thrilled that he is tolerating solid food. J is also doing well speaking. Today his trach was down-sized to one with a smaller tube. This is one step closer to getting rid of the trach.
There has not been much talk of discharge to Fayetteville. We think that the fluid pockets on his lung are very likely the thing that is keeping us in Tulsa. We will let you know more tomorrow after we talk to the PA.
Love,
Cara
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Cara & family, what remarkable progress! And what a wonderful circle of care you all make together. You continue to be in our prayers and concerns. Blessings for each step of the way. Cathy
Good news again! Well it isn't surprising to me that his appetite isn't quite normal. Get the boy a strip-cheese sandwich and see if he can plow thru it. Hospital food isn't real food. :). Seriously it is good to hear that J is progressing nicely. As always, in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim
Cara,
Tell Jerry that Nick, Andy and I are thinking about him. God Bless
Clayton Crum
More great news! I am so happy to hear of his progress. We just can't wait until he gets back to Fayetteville and I know you will be happy too. I sure hope you are getting some rest. Be sure to take care of yourself. Hang in there. Our thoughts and prayers will continue. God Bless.
Joey York
Cara,
Awesome news! I know you are ready for Jerry to be back in Fayetteville and we are too. Hang in there, it will happen.
God Bless you and your family.
Capt. Terry :o)
J has made some pretty astounding progress! Praise the Lord.
Hugs, Prayers, and Kisses,
Julie and the Kids
Sounds like Jay is ready to get home. I don't blame you at all Jay. Just play nicey nice with the doctor and nurses and nobody will get hurt. ;o) Look forward to seeing you soon. You know the Hogs play in few weeks so hurry up mister.
Jeff, Sandy Abby and Max Anschutz
Cara, I just wanted to let you and J. know that I've been checking the blog page daily for a couple of weeks now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you ,J. and the boys. Tell J. to get off his ass soon, we need him to run the football and basketball office pools. Take care,
David, Pamela, Michael, Jonathan Laks
Great news once again! I've seen JH3 eat and I'm guessing he requested
a lot more than what came on the hospital tray:)
Keep stepping bro, and we'll see you in Fayetteville soon.
Vansandt
This is exciting progress! We are so happy to hear of every step of improvment J makes.
Sending our love,
Sharon & Mark
Cara...you truly are a gifted communicator and this blog is greatly appreciated. We may be witnessing a miracle here with Jerry's recovery! Looks like the Great Architect has decided to keep him working awhile longer!..For that we are truly greatful. You all are in our prayers.
Jeff Haynes
Yay! What tremendous progress ALL of you have made. I know you are so happy to see your husband sitting and talking again. I'm sure a visit from his kids provided a huge dose of happiness for both of you. I'm so happy all of you are on the home stretch. As always, you will continue to be in my prayers.
Sugar
Keep fighting, J!! You da man!! I'm proud of you both!
Jennifer
We keep being struck by the scriptures that you have chosen. They have become, every morning when we open the blog, almost like a mantra. They sustain us as well. We are so pleased that things going well and we look forward to your getting home soon.
Jim and Pam
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