Tuesday, December 13th
I met with one of the PCCU attending doctors this afternoon to have a discussion about their thoughts on Will's respiratory status.
They think that he is not going to be able to get off the ventilator on his own for a little while. They think this for a couple reasons. When he gets down to the lower settings on the vent he breathes faster than he should. And as you know, every time his breathing tube has been removed (whether it be for his bronchial scope or an attempted extabation) he has not done as well.
They think that he will definitely need a tracheotomy. The doctor asked me if I wanted them to try weaning him off the vent again, or did I want to go ahead with the procedure. I told them that I wanted them to try it once more and see how he does.
The doctor suspects that Will would only need the trache for 4-6 months just to help him get off the ventilator. Most likely he would be in the hospital for about 3-4 weeks after the procedure, in which time Josh & I will learn how to care for the trache and how the ventilator works, because he will most likely be on it when going home.
This is definitely not what I wanted to hear. I am praying that he will defy the odds and prove the doctors wrong. If anyone can do it, Will can. When there's a "Will" there's a way!
They think that he is not going to be able to get off the ventilator on his own for a little while. They think this for a couple reasons. When he gets down to the lower settings on the vent he breathes faster than he should. And as you know, every time his breathing tube has been removed (whether it be for his bronchial scope or an attempted extabation) he has not done as well.
They think that he will definitely need a tracheotomy. The doctor asked me if I wanted them to try weaning him off the vent again, or did I want to go ahead with the procedure. I told them that I wanted them to try it once more and see how he does.
The doctor suspects that Will would only need the trache for 4-6 months just to help him get off the ventilator. Most likely he would be in the hospital for about 3-4 weeks after the procedure, in which time Josh & I will learn how to care for the trache and how the ventilator works, because he will most likely be on it when going home.
This is definitely not what I wanted to hear. I am praying that he will defy the odds and prove the doctors wrong. If anyone can do it, Will can. When there's a "Will" there's a way!
posted by Stephanie Burns @ 5:58 PM
3 Comments:
At 4:10 PM,
Anonymous said…
Josh & Stephanie,
Ryan & I just pray that everything starts to get better with Will soon! Stephanie you seem so strong but as a new mother I know you must feel so helpless but you seem to be doing an awesome job with Will and his situation. Eventhough this isn't the news you wanted it will all work out for the best! Everyone in Bartlett continues to pray for ya'll daily.
Love, Ryan and Cari McDonald
At 9:52 PM,
Anonymous said…
Thank you so much, Stephanie for keeping us up-to-date on precious Will's condition, even when the news is not the best news we'd like to hear. We know Will is having problems and we are in constant prayer because we know that he is needing God's mercy more now....possibly nore than I can ever remember anyone needing it.
At 7:22 AM,
Anonymous said…
I am praying for a turnaround that will defy the doctors! Hang in there. You are always in my prayers, Aunt Sally
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