Most of you know by now that Glen is VERY AWAKE. He's not on the ventilator any more, but he still has the trach and an oxygen mask that fits over it just to help him keep his oxygen level up. He needs to strengthen his chest wall and lungs so that they can inflate enough to support him without any help. Once he can do that, the trach will come out.
He's having to learn how to swallow again, and if they put a cap on the trach, he can "sort of" talk. Today, they have him up and walking on a walker. He's very weak, but I have no doubt he'll be up and around soon.
He still has lots of congestion around his lungs, and they are not going to use the cap anymore because it prevents the use of the oxygen that he needs. They are still giving him antibiotics in case the congestion turns into an infection.
One thing we're asking. Glen has been asking for all kinds of stuff. Hammers, nails, mirrors, water colors - cameras. He can't have any of those things at the hospital. Cameras due to patient confidentiality, and the other stuff for safety reasons and the fact that there is NO ROOM TO PUT ANYTHING ELSE in his little room.
I don't know when or if they are planning to move him soon, but whatever stuff he has up there, has to come home eventually. Right now, he has plenty of drawing material, pens, pencils, books, etc. I hate to even write this, because I know how much everybody wants him to have his "stuff." If we can just get him over this breathing thing and on the road to making himself stronger, he'll have all that at home. The sooner the better I'm hoping.
Once again - thanks for all you guys support of Glen. He loves company and having you all to share in giving it to him is a great blessing for us. Don't be afraid to give me a call at 713-966-9497 or email me at dgips@gipsgaits.com if you have any questions or want just to talk.
sincerely,
Darla
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