Update on Joe Walley: Thursday, July 17 8:00 am After a week and a day in ICU we finally have some real progress. Dr. Hirschfield said his x-ray looks a whole lot better! He is beginning the weaning process from the ventilator. This process is different for each person. Dr. Sherman said that it may happen quicker than we first thought but it will depend on Joes ability to breath. His Versed has been turned down so that he can breath better so he is even more alert this morning. He is completely off the paralytic and hes trying to figure things out. Im sure hes not liking his hands restrained. I explained again what was going on. I told him that every wire and tube is helping him get better and they dont want to chance him pulling anything out. The nurse said we will probably have to explain this several times. The Versed is a sedation medication but acts as an amnesiac so that patients usually wont remember the ventilator.....a blessing in disguise. I have spoken with both doctors this morning and both of them seem less worried. He is still in ICU and will probably remain there for several more days. Im fine with that because I know someone has an eye on him at all times. There are spots of pneumonia on his right lung but the doctors feel this will clear when he begins to sit up and move more. As we begin the recovery process, I pray that there will be no setbacks. I pray that the Multiple Sclerosis doesnt hinder his breathing and that Joe doesnt get discouraged. It will be a while before his energy is back. As much as he loves to go anywhere, Im sure it will be a while before he will be able to leave home. School begins soon for me. Hopefully he will be strong enough to be by himself, but if not, I will be there. You all know what a Wayne County War Eagle football fan Joe is. I keep reminding him that football season begins in about a month. Im hoping that will give him an incentive to behave! :) I am back in my room at the hospital. I think I may nap before the 10:00 visit. I usually stay in the waiting room all day, but Im thinking I need to get out and enjoy the walking track this afternoon in this beautiful weather. It seems Ive been holding my breath for the last 8 days and have just let it out. I need to feel the sunshine! Again, I (he) wouldnt have made it through the worst part of this illness without the prayers and support. Dont stop yet! We still have miles to go before we are home. Love to you all, Belinda
Posted on: Thu, 17 Jul 2014 13:11:01 +0000
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