Bob McQueen - MO - Sunday, 10/7 Update

Missouri Board, I wanted to provide you with an update on Bob.  He is no longer at University Hospital in Columbia.  He has been moved to a rehabilitation hospital in St. Louis called Kindred Hospital.   This facility specializes in respiratory rehabilitation and wound care.   He was moved there this past Thursday.  The purpose in moving him to this facility is to wean him off the ventilator.  Interesting thing to note though is in preparation to move Bob, they had him off the ventilator for several hours prior to and during transport and he was breathing on his own and was doing fine.  Once he was at Kindred, they placed him back on the ventilator.  His wife Lori was a bit confused by this, but trusts that the specialists know what they're doing.  It's not known how long he will be in St. Louis.  The average stay ranges 15-20 days and right now they estimate Bob will be there approximately 3 weeks.  In prior updates I had mentioned that Bob "may" be moved to a rehab facility in Mt. Vernon, MO however they would not accept Bob because of his weight.  There maximum weight limit is 350 pounds and Bob weighed 362 the day before they moved him.  Lori was disappointed in this as St. Louis is further away  from home than Mt. Vernon and they have no friends or family in the St. Louis area.  I asked Lori what happens next after he is released from Kindred.  She says that's not yet been determined.  Doctors at Kindred mentioned he may end up going back to University Hospital.  If not, then it's likely he would need to go to an extended care facility to rehab.  Lori says however that Bob has his mind set on going home after he leaves Kindred, but that remains to be seen and depends entirely how he progresses in St. Louis and what the Doctors recommend.  That's the update for now - I will certainly forward more information as I receive it.  At this time, I do not have any contact information or know whether or not there is patient email as was the case at University Hospital.  If I receive contact info, I will let everyone know. You continued prayers and support for Bob, Lori and the rest of the McQueen family are desperately needed and much appreciated. Cards Fan Springfield, MO loseSMART!  loseSTRONG!

Having only recently returned to the board after a long absence, I do not know Bob, nor his situation - but it's clear that he needs prayer.  So I will be praying for Bob and his wife Lori.  Thanks for the update.  Traci

Does anyone know what complications Bob was having?  He is in our thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.

Just do a search on my posts on the Mo board...there are weekly updates there that can help you get up to speed as to the issues Bob has been having.