Rhonda Writes -
I just met with the ENT (Ear Nose Throat) surgeon. Eric is having a little difficulty with his lung preventing the removal of the chest tube. The surgeons can't do the trach/feeding tube surgery until Thursday or Friday. Neurologically, Eric continues to do great. He's following commands (hold up 2 fingers, wiggle your toes, etc.). They have told me tonight that he is showing signs of paralysis on one side of his throat. This may not be permanent but is going to make the swallowing/speech therapy more of a challenge. It will probably be another week before Eric can talk. The first trach will operate with a ventilator. The doctors want to be confident that he has the ability to breathe on his own. Hopefully he can come off of that and they will install another smaller trach with a "voice tube" that will allow Eric to talk. They've put in orders to start physical therapy in the ICU which is exciting. His muscle mass has deteriorated quite a bit and he's down to 142 pounds.
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hi rhonda - you don't know me but i'm good friends with steve and marlene. also, carol knows me.....please tell her i said hi. i spent last week with steve and marlene and they kept me updated on eric's condition. just wanted to let you know eric and his family are in my prayers and i hope everyday brings improvement in his condition. don't forget to take care of yourselves. nancy mink
Rhonda -
Thoughts are with you as you all begin this next phase of getting that wonderful man of yours home where he belongs! Prayers are non stop!
Wyatt asks about Eric every day. He always wants to know the newest update. He was really upset last week because he thinks that because he fell asleep before saying a prayer for Eric, Eric had a relaps. He hasn't missed a day since.
Thank you for keeping us up to date! Your unwavering strength is amazing. Our prayers for you are just as constant.
May God bless you all and keep you all close!
Love always,
Katie, Tim and Wyatt
Good Morning My Friend,
I hope this finds you well and Eric improving. Tell him this is not a good way to lose weight :) Tell him his friends at Tandus are keeping up with his progress and continue to pray.
We love you!!
Kirsten
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