cindi o'h Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 What a huge relief, Brian. Prayers continue for smooth and restful night for her before tomorrow's big day. Hang tough, Joanie!! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 Prayers coming for Joannie.. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 Great news, what a fighter!! I love the will of the people on this board, there are none that hold a candle to their strength and tenacity. Prayers stil coming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melindasue37 Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 Brian, A little late to this post, but I'm so happy to hear that Joannie is doing well. Continued prayers that her transition off the machines will be smooth and she'll be back at home to spend a wonderful holiday with your family. Hugs, Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 Hi Brian, That is the news I have been waiting for. You guys must be so relieved. This is going to be a great Christmas gift for all of you. Praying for strength for her. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 wow, Brian. I am late to your update but SO RELIEVED. do keep us posted, and let us know when she might leave the hospital. xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Better and better news, this is wonderful. Tell Joanie we all say hello, the minute she wakes up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 It's always good to hear this kind of news.......even if I am a day late! Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted December 21, 2005 Author Share Posted December 21, 2005 The mild sedative that I mentioned above didn't do the trick & her vitals started going all over the place Monday night as she gained consciousness. They put her back on the vent w/anesthesia & paralytic drug and left it that way on Tuesday. The plan now is to slowly wean her off everything, rather than just stopping them as they did on Monday. They should start today. This will hopefully make for a smoother transition to consciousness. I'll update when there is more news. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Brian...I'm still thinking of Joanie and saying lots of prayers. Thanks so much for keeping us up to date on that great gal of yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 I am hopeful this new approach will be the key to recovery for Joanie. She continues to be in my prayers. You too, Brian. Hope you know we are supporting you as well. This is a trying time. (((Joanie and Brian))), Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Thank you for the update, Brian. Hang in there, Joanie! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Thank you for the update, Hoping and praying that the medical team brings her back slowly and surely. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Still sending prayers, Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Brian, lots of prayers and continued hope!! ((((Brian & Joanie)))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted December 21, 2005 Author Share Posted December 21, 2005 21-Dec Update: They did a bronchoscopy this morning & everything looks to be healing very well -- sutures holding, tissue healing, no blood, etc. She is still on the vent but they have stopped the paralytic drug and are cutting back on the sedation. Barring any complications, we hope for her to become conscious and for the docs to extubate tomorrow. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Oh Brian!!!! What a Christmas gift that would be, wouldn't you say? Praying for this Christmas miracle for you and Joanie!!!! Thanks for never forgetting us! Love, Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Brian, Things are improving! So glad to read that! So VERY glad! When I was first dx'd, I was on the vent, paralyzed and unconscious for 11 days in a row. I missed all the drama, all the hassle, all the discomfort, all the bad stuff and just had a long, lovely sleep. Everyone who loved me and sat by the bedside went through He**, but I never had a single inkling of anything going on at all. Not a bad dream - nothing. I was very glad I missed it! Woke up in time to get better and go home three days later! Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Brian, my fingers and toes are crossed..She is a special person, and God will send her back home with you..Prayers, and more prayers for Joanie's recovery!!Hugs to you Brain... Donna K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Brian, sorry for the spelling error..LOL..I am in a full time fog these days.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall54 Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Things are looking up and I am praying for her smooth return to our Joanie! You are a wonderful husband to keep us so up to date on her conditions. Thank you so much!! Tomorrow is going to be a GOOD day!! God Bless you both, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Brian, I know all our prayers are working. Waiting to hear the good news tomorrow. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Brian,, Just saw your new post. Thank you for updating us about Joanie. She is a special lady and I pray that she be healed quickly and can go home. Let her know we are all thinking about her and lot's of special prayers. Please keep us posted... Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted December 23, 2005 Author Share Posted December 23, 2005 They were planning to extubate today but they are going to wait until the morning. She is borderline for needing the vent so the likely course is that they will do a trach in the morning & a peg for direct stomach feeding. In that way, they can eliminate the tubes that are going down her throat and improve her comfort. They repeated a bronchoscopy this evening and everything still looks to be healing very well. She was also coming out of the sedation well today, vitals stable etc, and she squeezed my hand when I asked her to do so. However, they resedated her for today's bronchoscopy and are going to keep her that way until the trac &/or extubation in the morning. If things go well, they hope to have her up & moving around by the middle of next week. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 Brian, Good news. She's on her way. I'm so glad they're going to do everything to make this as comfortable a recovery as possible. Sounds like Joanie's in good hands and, with things continuing to improve like this, looks like you may share lots of smiles with her by Christmas. Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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