Not much to report regarding Will's recovery from surgery. He's still on the ventilator, much longer than we'd hoped - now at 3o hours post-op. A significant amount of fluid has collected on his lungs, which the nurses remove via closed suction catheter. Morphine is still administered PRN (as needed). We are hopeful that Tylenol will replace the morphine soon.And ... as I am writing - Will just woke up. His eyes are wide open for the first time since the surgery. Dr. Whitman has come over and requested that the ventilator be lowered to 25 breaths a minute. Will is actually breathing 45 breaths per minute, meaning that he's relying on the ventilator very little. This is a large step, one that Nichole and I are so glad to see. Obviously, we are keeping all fingers crossed! Dr. Whitman will be happy if he's off the vent by morning.
The past 30 hours have been quite difficult. Especially the last 29. In many ways, Nichole and I have hit the wall - feels like 76 days going on 4 years. Staying positive though. The last few minute's progress has us encouraged.
We are praying for you and hoping to hear that he is off the ventilator soon. We love you. He is strong and you and Nic are strong and have a deep love. He will thank you, one day, for the sacrifices you made during this time...this will happen at some point after the teenage meltdown phase :)
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