How's Phil?: Day 19 - 6pm Update

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Day 19 - 6pm Update

It's hard to believe he's been in ICU for 19 DAYS!

Great progress to report today.

Phil is now breathing completely on his own and weaned off the ventilator!!! The catheter is out. The staples are out (both in his head and his stomach). They will be downsizing the trach tube tonight and begin feeding clear liquids. If he can swallow OK, then they will be able to remove the last remaining tube - the feeding tube.

Awesome!!

3 comments:

AnonymousJune 2, 2011 at 10:42 PM
That is amazing news! We all share your joy in each step of his recovery!
Becky
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AnonymousJune 3, 2011 at 2:05 AM
Great news !!!!
Doug
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AnonymousJune 3, 2011 at 6:33 AM
Continuing good news about progress - very cool!

Scott & Dena
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What is this blog about?

As word of Phil's accident begins to spread, everyone naturally has more questions than answers.

To help Phil's family focus their attention on his recovery, I thought I would create this blog to serve as a primary communication medium to keep his extended family informed. I'll provide updates 2-3 times a day that will generally coincide with the ICU visitation schedule.

Feel free to leave a comment for Phil, Rhonda, or the kids, and we'll keep this blog going as long as it provides support and comfort. To maintain some level of privacy for the family, I will purposefully limit some details.