Today they put a plug in dad's trachea tube and now he can talk. It's not the same as before I guess it will take a little while to get the vocal cords used to working.
They still have dad's hands restrained. I am not sure for how much longer. I do know that dad hates it.
Dad's memory is horrible right now. He doesn't remember the day before. I hope the Aricept soon kicks in and his memory starts working better. He doesn't remember pulling his trach tube out the other day.
Now he is just getting oxygen through that thing they place up your nose. This is a huge difference from the ventilator and trachea collar. Almost back to normal.
The nurses are suggesting that dad may soon (in the next few days) get moved down to TICU (transitional intensive care). This is great news. That is one step closer to a regular room and to rehab. Right now dad feels like he is never going to get out of the hospital. I keep telling him that if he listens and works with the nurses and therapist the sooner he will be able to get his strength back and the sooner he can get home.
Tomorrow will be week number seven (7) for dad being in ICU. That's a long time.
Keep those prayers going up for dad and me.
Kathy
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