Hello,
Sat w/ Mom this AM she was doing well. I shampooed her hair today and gave her a bath she felt better after that. They found and LTAC facility covered under Dad's insurance so they are starting that process again. I do not know the results of the Echocardiogram her doctor is not on this weekend so i will ask about that this week. I finally got a list of her medication. She had a little coughing spell last night but other then that she is about the same. Her heart rate is staying the in the high 80's to low 90's which is good.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Ubdate on Shirley August 27th
Hello,
Mom is not on the BIPAP anymore that was only for Tuesday's night problem. She is actually felling better tonight she told me. She wanted a little snack. One of her friends bought her up a big box full of food and mom wanted one of the muffins out of there she ate all of it. Had a good dinner ate most of it. Her heart rate was good down to the high 80's to low 90's. She sat up in the chair for a little bit this afternoon. They did another Echocardiogram: Ultrasound of her heart we do not know those results yet. Dad stayed with her last night no one is staying the night tonight so hopeful things go well tonight with her.
Mom is not on the BIPAP anymore that was only for Tuesday's night problem. She is actually felling better tonight she told me. She wanted a little snack. One of her friends bought her up a big box full of food and mom wanted one of the muffins out of there she ate all of it. Had a good dinner ate most of it. Her heart rate was good down to the high 80's to low 90's. She sat up in the chair for a little bit this afternoon. They did another Echocardiogram: Ultrasound of her heart we do not know those results yet. Dad stayed with her last night no one is staying the night tonight so hopeful things go well tonight with her.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Update on Shirley August 26
Hello,
Well, mom had a bad night last night got into some respiratory problems. She was having a hard time breathing so they put her back on BIPAP which is:BiPAP stands for Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure. It is a breathing apparatus that helps people get more air into their lungs. We are back to reading her lips again she is not able to talk right now. I am not sure how long they will keep her on the BIPAP they did some test on her last night everything was OK the DR came in to talk to me he was really trying to keep her out of ICU if she got bad again during the night he was going to put her back in but she did fine. I stayed with her last night did not get much rest because i was afraid if i went into a deep sleep i would not hear her. I slept of and on. He started her back on IV fluids and an antibiotic. Just continue prayers for her.
Well, mom had a bad night last night got into some respiratory problems. She was having a hard time breathing so they put her back on BIPAP which is:BiPAP stands for Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure. It is a breathing apparatus that helps people get more air into their lungs. We are back to reading her lips again she is not able to talk right now. I am not sure how long they will keep her on the BIPAP they did some test on her last night everything was OK the DR came in to talk to me he was really trying to keep her out of ICU if she got bad again during the night he was going to put her back in but she did fine. I stayed with her last night did not get much rest because i was afraid if i went into a deep sleep i would not hear her. I slept of and on. He started her back on IV fluids and an antibiotic. Just continue prayers for her.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Update on Shirley August 24
Hello,
Mom is doing a little better. They changed her diet today so hopefully that will help with her food choices and she may eat more we will see. The respiratory person changed out her cap on her trach today and switch her to oxygen in her nose. Her oxygen sats were dropping with what she was on so he is trying this to see if that helps keep her oxygen levels up. She had a rough night the first night she was in PCU so she slept most of the day yesterday. She said she had a good night sleep last night she was awake most of the day today. The physical therapist gave her a squeeze thing for her hands to build the strength back up in them. She did well in therapy she said "it hurts" I told her that was a good thing. Today was a good day for her.
Mom is doing a little better. They changed her diet today so hopefully that will help with her food choices and she may eat more we will see. The respiratory person changed out her cap on her trach today and switch her to oxygen in her nose. Her oxygen sats were dropping with what she was on so he is trying this to see if that helps keep her oxygen levels up. She had a rough night the first night she was in PCU so she slept most of the day yesterday. She said she had a good night sleep last night she was awake most of the day today. The physical therapist gave her a squeeze thing for her hands to build the strength back up in them. She did well in therapy she said "it hurts" I told her that was a good thing. Today was a good day for her.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Update on Shirley August 22
Hello,
Mom is out of ICU just got moved this afternoon she is in PCU room 3225.
Mom is out of ICU just got moved this afternoon she is in PCU room 3225.
August 21 Update on Shirley
Hello,
Mom was very aggagted today she wanted to leave the hospital and go back to the Speaclity Hospital like "NOW" the social worker woorked on trying to get her moved if possible. The outcome is she is not going anywhere because Dad's insurance does not have any contracts with any LTAC facilities only either skilled or rehab facilities. I found out tonight that she is still on the CPAP at night so after yesterday's insurance deal the plan for her now is to wean her of the vent at night so she can be moved to a different room for a while then moved to a rehab facility for strenghting. Last night Dad and I went back up at 9pm to sit with her and she told us "She was glad she was there" I was happy to here that. She was much better in the afternoon once they had a plan of action and she knows she will be getting out of ICU. She really just wants to be in a room where there is a phone and Shianne can come see her. She is missing Shianne so bad. Just continue prayers for her as soon as she is a different room i will let everyone know so people can send her stuff.
Mom was very aggagted today she wanted to leave the hospital and go back to the Speaclity Hospital like "NOW" the social worker woorked on trying to get her moved if possible. The outcome is she is not going anywhere because Dad's insurance does not have any contracts with any LTAC facilities only either skilled or rehab facilities. I found out tonight that she is still on the CPAP at night so after yesterday's insurance deal the plan for her now is to wean her of the vent at night so she can be moved to a different room for a while then moved to a rehab facility for strenghting. Last night Dad and I went back up at 9pm to sit with her and she told us "She was glad she was there" I was happy to here that. She was much better in the afternoon once they had a plan of action and she knows she will be getting out of ICU. She really just wants to be in a room where there is a phone and Shianne can come see her. She is missing Shianne so bad. Just continue prayers for her as soon as she is a different room i will let everyone know so people can send her stuff.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
August 20th Update on Shirley
Hello,
Mom was tired today but she still did things they asked of her. When i got there this evening she was up in a chair had been there for about an hour. When they put her back in bed she was wore out. She asked me " to stay then night with her" i told her"when she gets to her new place i will stay with her one night" They are keeping the cap in her trach all day long now she can talk to us whenever she wants. Still on flow by oxygen during the day not sure if at night they put her back on CPAP that is a question i need to ask. Still no word on when she is moving insurance is still holding the move up.
Mom was tired today but she still did things they asked of her. When i got there this evening she was up in a chair had been there for about an hour. When they put her back in bed she was wore out. She asked me " to stay then night with her" i told her"when she gets to her new place i will stay with her one night" They are keeping the cap in her trach all day long now she can talk to us whenever she wants. Still on flow by oxygen during the day not sure if at night they put her back on CPAP that is a question i need to ask. Still no word on when she is moving insurance is still holding the move up.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
August 19 Update on Shirley
Hello,
They kept the cap on her trach all day today so she was able to talk to us all day. She had a OK day but a bit tired today. They stopped the continues tube feeding and started her on food. It is chopped up food she did not eat much of it today. I would not except her to have eating a lot because it has been more then 2 months she has had anything to eat. They are giving her bolus of tube feeding if she eats less then 50% of her meals. She passed the Dysphagiagram that she had done yesterday. Still no idea when she is being moved back to the Speciality Hospital.
They kept the cap on her trach all day today so she was able to talk to us all day. She had a OK day but a bit tired today. They stopped the continues tube feeding and started her on food. It is chopped up food she did not eat much of it today. I would not except her to have eating a lot because it has been more then 2 months she has had anything to eat. They are giving her bolus of tube feeding if she eats less then 50% of her meals. She passed the Dysphagiagram that she had done yesterday. Still no idea when she is being moved back to the Speciality Hospital.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
August 18 Update on Shirley
Hello,
Mom had a good day today they put that cap back on her trach so my Aunt Diane and I got to talk to her for a little bit this morning. She had a Dysphagiagram today that is an x-ray of the throat to make sure liquids are going to her stomach and not her lungs. I do not know the results of the test I will ask tomorrow when i see the nurse. Still not sure on when she is moving insurance is the hold up right now. I did not go after work today we had Back to School night for Shianne. I did talk to my Aunt that was there until 1pm and Dad he was there from 430pm-6pm and she was doing fine. Mom wanted to rest so Dad went on home for the evening.
Mom had a good day today they put that cap back on her trach so my Aunt Diane and I got to talk to her for a little bit this morning. She had a Dysphagiagram today that is an x-ray of the throat to make sure liquids are going to her stomach and not her lungs. I do not know the results of the test I will ask tomorrow when i see the nurse. Still not sure on when she is moving insurance is the hold up right now. I did not go after work today we had Back to School night for Shianne. I did talk to my Aunt that was there until 1pm and Dad he was there from 430pm-6pm and she was doing fine. Mom wanted to rest so Dad went on home for the evening.
Monday, August 17, 2009
August 17 Update on Shirley Part 2
Hello,
Mom had her Swallow test today and past not sure what that means in terms of food and water we will see what will come of that. They had Mom on just oxygen all day today then they put a cap on her trach she was able to talk to us for a bit. When I went to visit her after work the cap was gone Dad said " All the talking she did wore her out" the nurse took the cap off so she could rest. Some point this week she is going to be moving back to the Speciality Hospital on Robinson. Dad and I talk to her a length about what happened there but she has no memory of what took place. She is insisting about going back she bought up so good points that I could not argue with. I voiced my concerns to the social worker maybe we can get things straightened out on the front end before she goes back. Will let you know when she moves she will probably not be able to talk on the phone at first until they can keep that cap in for a while will let you know when she is able to have phone calls. She had a good day today heart rate was still the same but all of the other vital signs are good. She felt much better after her bath she said. I know each and everyone of you are praying for her just keep them coming. Thank you all for everything you have done for mom.
Mom had her Swallow test today and past not sure what that means in terms of food and water we will see what will come of that. They had Mom on just oxygen all day today then they put a cap on her trach she was able to talk to us for a bit. When I went to visit her after work the cap was gone Dad said " All the talking she did wore her out" the nurse took the cap off so she could rest. Some point this week she is going to be moving back to the Speciality Hospital on Robinson. Dad and I talk to her a length about what happened there but she has no memory of what took place. She is insisting about going back she bought up so good points that I could not argue with. I voiced my concerns to the social worker maybe we can get things straightened out on the front end before she goes back. Will let you know when she moves she will probably not be able to talk on the phone at first until they can keep that cap in for a while will let you know when she is able to have phone calls. She had a good day today heart rate was still the same but all of the other vital signs are good. She felt much better after her bath she said. I know each and everyone of you are praying for her just keep them coming. Thank you all for everything you have done for mom.
August 17 Update on Shirley
Hello,
Went to see mom yesterday she is still the same. Trying to talk to us but i am getting better at what she is saying. Her heart rate was good. She slept most of the time Dad and I were there. They are going to do a Swallow Study on her today the speech therapist performs it in her room. They give her different kinds of food consistency see if she starts to cough with the different type s of food for example: They will give her a thin consistency of food if she coughs then she might need something called thickener added to her drinks until her throat can handle thin liquids. Will let you know how that turns out.
Went to see mom yesterday she is still the same. Trying to talk to us but i am getting better at what she is saying. Her heart rate was good. She slept most of the time Dad and I were there. They are going to do a Swallow Study on her today the speech therapist performs it in her room. They give her different kinds of food consistency see if she starts to cough with the different type s of food for example: They will give her a thin consistency of food if she coughs then she might need something called thickener added to her drinks until her throat can handle thin liquids. Will let you know how that turns out.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
August 15 Update on Shirley
Hello,
There is really nothing new to report on mom. She is doing the same still trying to talk to us. I am getting better at understanding her that is a plus. She was off the ventilator all day yesterday just on the oxygen to the trachea but today they had her on the ventilator with CPAP (where it gives her support while she is breathing on her own). The respiratory therapist said tomorrow they are going to try to put a cap on her trachea that way she can talk. Her voice will be a little a horse at first but then it will get better. She wants to come home so bad she keeps asking us to take her home. She wanted the nurse to give her the paperwork to sign to be discharged from the hospital. We keep telling her that she can not come home right now because she still has all the machines hooked up to her. She gets agitated with us because we tell her she can not come home right now. She tired to write today but she still does not have the strength to hold the pen in her hand to write. We tell her that she is getting better everyday. Keep the prayers coming.
There is really nothing new to report on mom. She is doing the same still trying to talk to us. I am getting better at understanding her that is a plus. She was off the ventilator all day yesterday just on the oxygen to the trachea but today they had her on the ventilator with CPAP (where it gives her support while she is breathing on her own). The respiratory therapist said tomorrow they are going to try to put a cap on her trachea that way she can talk. Her voice will be a little a horse at first but then it will get better. She wants to come home so bad she keeps asking us to take her home. She wanted the nurse to give her the paperwork to sign to be discharged from the hospital. We keep telling her that she can not come home right now because she still has all the machines hooked up to her. She gets agitated with us because we tell her she can not come home right now. She tired to write today but she still does not have the strength to hold the pen in her hand to write. We tell her that she is getting better everyday. Keep the prayers coming.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
August 13th Update on Shirley
Hello,
Well they did that TEE today did not show any infection which is good. Her heart rate is lower then it has been. They had her on the vent all day today due to the test they were going to run on her the doctor that it would be best for her not to be off the vent all day so her body would not be stressed out when they did the TEE. We still can not read her lips. The speech therapist thinks in a couple of days they will be able to cap her trach and then she will be able to talk to us. Still no answer on where the infection is at she was running a low grade fever this morning. She still need coutinue prayers.
Well they did that TEE today did not show any infection which is good. Her heart rate is lower then it has been. They had her on the vent all day today due to the test they were going to run on her the doctor that it would be best for her not to be off the vent all day so her body would not be stressed out when they did the TEE. We still can not read her lips. The speech therapist thinks in a couple of days they will be able to cap her trach and then she will be able to talk to us. Still no answer on where the infection is at she was running a low grade fever this morning. She still need coutinue prayers.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Update on Mom
Here is the latest on Shirley:
She was off the vent for 8 hours today with her just receiving oxygen. She is trying to talk to us but we are not able to understand what she is saying. I try to read her lips and at times i get what she is talking about but there are other times that i do not. She gets frustrated with us because we do not understand her. On Monday she spiked a high fever they did a Cat Scan of her head,chest and abdomen the only thing the scan showed was that there was some spots in her chest that looks like infection the doctor ordered a TEE it takes pictures of the heart and the valves around it. I hope tomorrow we will know if this is where the infection is coming from. She still needs continue prayers.
She was off the vent for 8 hours today with her just receiving oxygen. She is trying to talk to us but we are not able to understand what she is saying. I try to read her lips and at times i get what she is talking about but there are other times that i do not. She gets frustrated with us because we do not understand her. On Monday she spiked a high fever they did a Cat Scan of her head,chest and abdomen the only thing the scan showed was that there was some spots in her chest that looks like infection the doctor ordered a TEE it takes pictures of the heart and the valves around it. I hope tomorrow we will know if this is where the infection is coming from. She still needs continue prayers.
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