Hey everybody this is Kayla, I just figured I would give some more details about poppop. Although I didnt make it to the hospital Grammy told me what went on today. Poppop was removed from the ventilator and had an oxygen mask on at 50%. Poppop was able to say a couple of short sentences (that they couldnt understand since his voice is hoarse from the ventilator) and called out grammys name, raised his arms, and said get up, which shows how much he wants to get out of that darn bed. He also opened his eyes halfway (since his eyelids are swollen still) and looked at grammy, his brother, and his sister. Then the doctor came in and waved at poppop, Elaine told poppop that the doctor was waving and he responded by lifting his hand and waving a single finger.
Its so exciting that hes actually coming around! Hopefully if poppop can continue to clear his lungs by coughing we can avoid a tracheotomy (spelling?); we should know that by tomorrow.
It is exciting news!!! Your Poppop is tough and physically vigorous. I'm sure he is eager to get out of bed. We miss seeing him at the gym. We normally tease him but only because we love him.
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ReplyDeleteThanks so much for starting this blog. I check it every morning along with saying prayers for your Dad. He is gonna make it just fine. He is too much of a teaser (along with being such a nice person) Please let Mary know if we can help in any way. God Bless All
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