Tuesday...post tracheotomy

Hello All,

The tracheotomy went well, no complications. He didn't have an abscess or pus to drain, but it was good that the doctor was able to take a look. He did find some raw/dead tissue at the base of the tongue and cleaned it out (till they found healthy tissue) and sent it out for a biopsy. Steven will be able to get off the heavy sedation with the tracheotomy and the throat will be less irritated, so we are looking forward to seeing some real healing taking place soon.

Steven is doing well, resting still. They will start reducing the dependency on the respirator, lessen the sedative and hopefully show more improvement.

I'm staying here until Sunday morning; Callan will be driving down Sat. to take over.

Until Later,

Norma