Lyn update

Lyn's feeding tube that was in his nose accidently got pulled out yesterday. The Dr said today he has ordered a consult for a GI Dr to put in a more permanent tube thru his abdomen to put his feedings into. It was so good to see that tube out of his nose. The tube for the ventilator is in his throat so from the neck up it looked like Lyn once the feeding tube came out.

Poor guy--I just feel so bad for him. He chews a lot. This is probably just a reflex. I started noticing today that as he was chewing he was making terrible grimancing faces and it was obvious he was in pain. As I suctioned his mouth, I noticed he had some blood on it. Upon closer exam, which is a little difficult cause he will bite down on anything put it in mouth, I saw I cut on his tongue, a smaller cut and the 3rd place was a large piece of his tongue about the size of a M & M just hanging where he had bit it and didn't know. So---now he has a big bite stick protruding from his mouth with a strap to keep it in place. He hates it and gags on it and it just breaks my heart to see this.

His temp was normal today so hopefully the antibiotics will tackle the infection. They did take him off the vent for a trial and he was able to stay off for 10 minutes before having to go back on. They probably won't try it again for awhile.

They did get him up in the chair again today and plan to everyday which I am glad for. He is starting to get some skin breakdown from lying in bed all the time. The nurses are great but they may get tired of me as I had to remind them today he had not been turned for 4 hours and I thought it was time.

We are all continuing our prayers for healing and also our praises for bringing him this far. I want him to remember that he had so many people visiting and sending cards and messages but I hope that he will not remember the pain.

It was good to go home overnight but I didn't get much rest, I think about an hour. It was just very weird. Even Scotty the lab was very confused about where Lyn was. He sniffed all around trying to figure it out.

Thanks for your continued prayers Terry

Terry your strengths are amazing... I wish I was closer....I wanna give you both the biggest hugs....soft one for Lyn:) We are praying like mad people this way.... So keep the faith babydoll...We love you! Make sure you take care of yourself.....are you eating ok? Get your rest, I know its hard but you need it...Lyn needs you healthy! 

If you ever wanna chat call me, I am always around

love ya<3
Kim

Teri,

Thank you for keeping us updated.  My heart continues to break for you and Lyn. I will continue to keep you two in my prayers and ask for a miraculous healing. 

I know for a fact God wont give us more than we can handle but darn I wish sometimes He didnt have so much faith in  us..

Lyn is covered in prayer and so are you but you have to take care of you too.. so you will be up to running when Lyn wakes up!

God goes with you,

Linda Kay

Terri you are right about the turning to prevent the skin break down.  Most policies are they are to turn a patient every 2 hrs.  So u might talk to the administration there to make sure the staff are aware they need to be doing this.  You have to speak of for him!!!

Im keeing u both in my prayers. 

 

Terry,

Hang in there girl.   The power of prayer is at work here.  Thank you for keeping us updated.  We've never met, but we are one big family here.  Keep your chin up.  We are with you in spirit and prayer.

Carol 

Terry...you and Lyn are in my continued thoughts and prayers. I'm sorry I didn't get over there to see you guys my last days off. They just flew by. Bill had his cornea transplant yesterday so I'll probably be going into work to make up some of the time I've missed. If that's the case, I won't be able to make it but I will be holding you both close to my heart.
Sherri

Oh Terry...I hate to see you two going through this. You will continue to be in my prayers.

Jenny

Terry I continue to pray for you and Lyn.  I am so sorry you two are having to suffer through this.  Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.  I can't speak for everyone but sometimes I get a little lost when trying to figure out how I can help, but I would glady help you in any way you might need me.  We love you both and think about you continually.

Jeannie

Terry,  I am so glad you updated us.  I am praying for you and Lyn every day!  I am glad you are attempting to go home and rest from time to time.  You need that.  Lyn is so lucky to have such a great wife and an RN of his very own! 

Please take care of yourself and continue to tell Lyn how much you both mean to us!

Huge hugs,
Tracy