Hey everyone, I just wanted to update the blog and let you know how Holly is doing. A couple of days ago, she was able to be removed off the IV lines and now she has to have an antibiotic. They have her on a nine to lock for. This makes it much easier for her to get around, especially when she is not hooked up tonight
Or this evening too. At least you don’t want to start out. One of the doctors came in today, and said the Holly was looking extremely well. They are going to do a study next week by taking a scope, and looking at her vocal cords to see if they are functioning any better than they were post-surgery. I’m sorry, I meant pre-surgery. I always get those mixed up. Either way, they’re going to do a study on the vocal cords, to see if they are functioning any better than they were before surgery. If they find that she is able to swallow, they are going to possibly remove the trach. This would be exciting news for Holly. I know she will be thrilled when she finds this out. We have not told her yet, because you want to make sure from our regular doctors who come during the week, that this is going to be the case. But it looks like it will be. So hopefully the study will go well. I seem to be having a little bit of trouble with my speech dictation software, it’s making a lot of mistakes. I extremely apologize for that. I don’t know if I put this before, but Holly has been able to do a lot of walking, especially since they have been able to take her off the IV lines. She has walked completely around the nurses’ station, which is quite a trek for someone whoo just came out of surgery almost 2 weeks ago. She is recovering nicely. Well that’s about all I have to say for now, but I will keep you updated as to more information. Thanks so much for all your support and hopefully you find these updates interesting.
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by Jamie, on 01.24.10 @ 4:43 pm
It sounds like the recovery path I clearing! I hope the test goes well and the meds keep working. Walking a lot is great news! Our thoughts and prayers continue for strength and healing. Hugs
by Carin, on 01.24.10 @ 9:01 pm
Did you say the fever was going down?
Poor confused speech recognition software. I think the basketball courts were supposed to be her vocal cords. Poor, poor little iPhone program.
I hope things continue to get better. I’m glad to hear the doctors think she’s doing well.
by joanne, on 01.25.10 @ 5:04 pm
I’m so glad to hear she is up and walking, and no longer attached to those cumbersome IV lines. Praying the study goes well, and she will be able to have the trachiostomy tube removed. If she has the trach removed, will she be able to eat without the feeding tube? just curious. Keep us posted. Huge hugs for both of you and the whole family.
by Dan Eickmeier, on 01.26.10 @ 9:58 am
Hi Ed, glad to hear that Holly’s recovery is going well. Been keeping updated by looking at the blog every so often. Hope things continue to go well. Glad she was able to get the ABI. Will that actually enable her to hear people talking to her? I know she was previously having trouble with that. I bet it’s totally different than a hearing aid lol, not totally sure, but I’d think so. Feel free to call me, so we can talk at length. Think you’ve still got my cell number bud.
by allen dunbar, on 01.26.10 @ 6:02 pm
hi ed allen from talk shop we have been praying for you guys look forward to hearing more good news give a hug to isah for us allen and the talk shop gang we look forward to hearing friom you
by Joe A. Alonzo (uncle Joe), on 01.29.10 @ 9:47 pm
Edward and Holly I am glad that Holly is going home soon. I talked to your dad to day to wish him a happy birthday and he brought me up to date. I will keep up my prayers. We think about you all every day. Raymond just told me about your site. We will keep tabs on it to see Holly’s progress