6 am. Tracheostomy surgery is scheduled for 7:30-8 this morning, barring an emergency elsewhere for the surgery team. Her nurses got the word from OR around 3 am that she was first on the list this morning. Maggie had a good night.
8:30. Mags is in surgery. The procedure takes approximately 2.5 - 3 hours, then she goes back to the ICU for recovery. The plan then is to bring her slowly off her sedatives. We're moving forward again!
1 pm. Maggie is recovering. The tracheostomy was a success, and she's coming off sedatives. She has started a 30 minute breathing test breathing on her own. Once she passes this test, they'll remove the ventilator altogether. She is trying to wake up, but it'll be a gradual process.
5 pm. Still not awake and alert yet, but she is moving - a lot. Legs, arms, abdomen, neck, arching her back, etc. She's been off the ventilator since 1:30, and all her vitals continue to look great. Doctors are pleased with her progress.
4 comments:
Craig and Laura - You and the girls are all in our prayers. May God give you peace and reassurance while Maggie gets through this with continued great medical care. Prayers and love from the Kinseys.
Ed and Jen
Holding you all in our hearts and prayers.
We wish Maggie all the strength she needs for a safe and successful surgery. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as well. If you need anything just let us know.
Jay and Sylvia Macierowski
We are all still sending our love and prayers your way for the whole family!
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