Rob update

Hi everyone, The sad face is probably more for me than for Rob. We were really hoping he would get out of ICU last week but he is still needing the ventilator some of the time. There is also something called a swallowing test he has to pass that has to do with the trach tube. After he passes that they can put in the tube that allows him to talk. So still in ICU and still unable to communicate by speaking. Yesterday his mom, sister and I took all three of his kids down to see him. We wanted to have a big show of support because we are worried he might be getting depressed. His two sons play a lot of soccer on the weekends so it had been a while since we've gotten all the kids there together. It was very cool to have them all there. His daughter and I got in trouble for "touching him too much." We have got to get him out of ICU. That environment is just so negative to healing. I realize of course that being in ICU saved his life but I feel to get any better he has to get out of there. Yes, I'm on a soap box! I'm on a mission: Free Rob! Our big hope is to get him to a regular hospital room this week. His mom really laid into the doctor yesterday so I hope that lights a fire under them to work harder with him. I'm worried they are just drugging him and warehousing him. Rob himself seems depressed which is hard for us to see. He did very well with his breathing yesterday. They are still doing cultures to check for infections since he seems to be prone to collecting bugs. Thanks again for all your support. I hope Rob makes it over this next hurdle this week. Kat

Thank you Kat for the update. Prayers are continuing for Rob, you, his family and all medical staff to do what is right and best for Rob. I'll add a special prayer for a very nice, peaceful, joyful room away from ICU where he may continue to heal. God's Greatest Blessings on all of you, Betty

Kat, Thanks for the update, I was hoping to hear something about Rob. I will continue my daily prayer for him and hope that he will be out of that ol' ICU and into a good place and get better quick! Give him our love! Best Wishes Elizabeth M

I know that it was a terrific encouragement to him to see such a show of support. We will continue praying for his constant improvement. I know that with your strong support, he will get the care he needs and soon make the move to the next level. His recovery has not been a straight line, steady improvement. It seems like he improves in bursts and then holds for a while. I suspect this is likely to continue. Hang in there and push when you can. I'm sorry he is discouraged and I know that if he is, you must be too. He has come such a long way already, but there is still a long way to go. It is natural to get down at times. Hang in there, Kat, and try to feel the support coming from this group and not feel alone. God has not brought him this far to leave him! Love you, and as always, we appreciate the update... Joy

Kat it has got to be soooo hard on all of you, being in ICU even for a short time can be so difficult, all the noises and machines and beeping, and the restrictions on visits...and touching..yikes!!! I will say even more prayers that Rob gets into a room of his own soon.....its probably a good thing to get on the Docs case a bit, the squeeky wheel thing. Probably one of the best things was being able to see his kids this weekend. We are all continuing to pray and send Rob the most positive of vibes. God Bless you all!! Trish

KAT, PLEASE TELL THE CABOOSE THAT WE LOVE HIM AND THAT WE ARE PRAYING VERY HARD FOR HIM TO MAKE A SPEEDY FULL RECOVERY AND TO GET OUT OF THAT DRAB OLD ICU INTO A REGULAR ROOM. WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU TOO KAT AND FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY. goD SPEED GARY MANSERVANT - STILL SEARCHING FOR THE QUEEN

Kat, hooray for Rob's Mom, someone needs to stay on this Doctors' ass like white on rice to get Rob in good enough shape to get out of there. 61+ days in ICU is ridiculous, who would not be depressed. I had my surgery the same day as Rob and even thinking about his 60+ days of misery is more than I can handle.

I know that Rob will up and around in no time. I am sure that it is trying on him to be in ICU for so long. I am glad that his Mom is getting on some of the Dr.'s to get a move on. I will be in prayer for him and his family as while as you Kat. Thxs for the update. Shannon The Irish Lassie 266/223 -43

Free Rob! Spring Our Caboose! We need a Rob break out! Thanks Kat for all the up dates!

Kat, As you know I am still praying fo Rob, You and Robs family. I am so happy to hear that Rob is progressing and he will be out of ICU soon. May God bless and keep you all. Sarah T