Saturday, June 16, 2012
Morning Report
Mom had a good night but is still intubated (breathing tube). She did rest all night comfortably with sedation and pain medications. Her blood pressure was wavering a little so they had to give her 3 liters of fluid but it is holding steady since middle of the night. She also ran a low grade fever through the night (which is common) but it is not bad. When Dad was able to go in this morning she was waking up some but "thrashing" and pulling on the restraints on her arms not to pull out her breathing tube. Mom did calm down when she heard Dad's voice but they increased her sedation some to help her not fight it. Her swelling has gone down in her face and shoulders from being face down for 12 hours, so that is a PRAISE. They are planning on taking the breathing tube out later today if she continues to behave. Please pray for her to wake up without panicking and for the swelling to continue to lessen so she can get that stinking breathing tube out! Thank you all again for your support and prayers. They are truly being felt here in Albuquerque.
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I'm so glad the swelling has gone down and that she had a good night. Hopefully they can get the tube out so she will be more at ease. Hang in there-we love you guys!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the detailed updates regarding Brenda's surgery. We are praying for Brenda to get the tube out and that she be as comfortable as possible until the upcoming surgery on Tuesday. I hope you are taking care of yourselves and finding time to eat and sleep!
ReplyDeleteShelley
I am so glad to hear how she is doing today. Praying that all goes well and she gets that tube out. That has got to be an awful thing to have in.
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Judy
We are so glad to hear about her progress and are praying for her quick recovery from this surgery. She has been through so much.
ReplyDeleteYou guys are in our thoughts and prayers:)
Love,
Serena & Kids and all of the Ditto's
So glad that her night went well... now Father please help her with the stinking breathing tube...love Bev love all you guys and are with you in spirit. Bev bontrager
ReplyDeleteFor those of us being so far away we continually wonder how things are going and these updates really help. Since they weren't able to finish the surgery, is the plan to do that later while she is still in Albq.....or on down the road? Give her my love and tell her that many are praying for you ALL!
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