Taylor's greatest source of discomfort, the Trach, is a done deal. He wore it capped for 24+ hours, kept the oxygen level up and handled secretions on his own. He's finished with that. He can now breathe much easier and sounds just like the old Taylor. He said it had been like having a Sharpie stuck in his throat.
Later this week, he'll have another swallow study....although I was corrected and told it was actually an "endoscopic study'. OK. Whatever. It's a swallow test. There. Either way, it will be easier for him to do it without the plastic in his throat. Taylor is looking forward to doing well, but hated having the camera shoved up his nostril at the ENT and is dreading that part of it. Fortunately, it will only last 15 minutes or so.
Later this week, he'll have another swallow study....although I was corrected and told it was actually an "endoscopic study'. OK. Whatever. It's a swallow test. There. Either way, it will be easier for him to do it without the plastic in his throat. Taylor is looking forward to doing well, but hated having the camera shoved up his nostril at the ENT and is dreading that part of it. Fortunately, it will only last 15 minutes or so.
4 comments:
Wow! It must feel good to get that Sharpie out of your throat! Congrats Taylor! So much progress so fast!
Suz, that was a great story you wrote. I just got to read it and it made me cry. You really are showing your inner strength right now. You all are.
Love, Lynne
I am so proud of you!!!! I read the article in the Ledger Sunday and was in tears by the time I finished it.
Keep up the good work!!!!
Denys
You keep on going Taylor! It is so awesome to see the fantastic progress you are making. You are one special guy.
Suz, instead of "read any good books lately?", "read any great stories lately?". Well I sure did!
Love, Mel
YAY! you sound so bad ass and manly. WOOT! BULLETHEAD TEAM
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