Well, today has been one of excitement and amazement! Renee has been doing great. This afternoon she passed all of the physicians tests to have her breathing tube removed. YAY! She was able to squeeze with both hands, lift her head, and most important cough. Who ever thought the most the simplest tasks would be so thrilling to her and all of us standing by her side?!?
The doctor removed the tube and Renee was ready to tell everyone in the room what to do and remind us of her unique sense of humor. Being that she has had the tube in her throat for over a week, her vocal chords are very swollen and weak. She speaks barely a whisper, but this will improve as days go on and she relaxes.
That being said...we had to unfortunately put the tube back in tonight. Renee was struggling and getting quite frustrated that she could not speak or be heard. The doctors felt that she wasn't quite strong enough to be breathing on her own and the decision was made to replace the breathing tube until she is able to get a promising amount of oxygen into her lungs on her own.
The most import thing for Renee right now is to REST. She is doing absolutely fabulous and is showing all signs of great improvement. We are reminding everyone that there are NO VISITORS at this time. Renee is awake and alert, but we need her to relax and continue to build her strength.
Please continue to text, email, blog, or Facebook Renee. Audrey and I have been reading each comment to her and she definitely is enjoying the enormous amounts of love everyone is showering her with.
With love,
Sabrina
Like it has been said in the the past "BELIEVE" and all will be fine. I believe as many others do. The POWER to believe makes all well
ReplyDeleteJoyce
It is so great to read these great updates. What a stong, beautiful woman you are Renee! You go girl, kick so serious butt! I am continuing to pray for you and check your updates everyday. You are truly an inspiration and you have and keep touching my life with your strength. You rock!
ReplyDeleteKari Lingo