Torrey has been slowly getting weaned off of the breathing tube for the past couple of days.
He passed the first of a series of tests tonight that showed he is capable of breathing without what they refer to as 'pressure support'. They will do another test tomorrow, and, if he passes, they will consider removing the tube.
There is risk that they'll need to re-insert it if his airways swell, but it is a risk we are willing to take.
We felt a bit discouraged today with a discussion we had with this doctors about his kidney function. They fear that because the kidneys have been out of commission for so long, they have likely suffered permanent damage. This would mean that he would be on dialysis regularly for the rest of his life (unless, of course, he went through a kidney transplant). There is no way to know for sure until his liver function returns or he gets a new liver.
I am meeting again tomorrow with the liver specialists to discuss his candidacy for transplant, and to see if they have any other opinions/data as to the likelihood of rejuvenation, given that we are well past the typical two-week mark. I doubt I'll like anything I hear, but after doing some research, I am prepared with a more comprehensive list of questions this time around.
Fingers crossed we get that breathing tube out tomorrow!
Cheers,
Monica
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Hi Monica,
You have been in my thoughts often and I wanted to drop you a line to let you know that if you or Thalia need anything please don't hesitate to call. I am on summer break and have a very open schedule.
Take care,
Kathryn
Hi Monica,
We admire your strength and devotion to Torrey, we thank God for you. We believe that Torrey will be healed and return to the productive, exciting life of husband and father.
Thanks for sharing the blog.
Ruth ( one of your father-in-laws co-workers?
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