At around 10:00PM we were told that if Dad’s bloodwork came back satisfactory They would remove the ventilator. Sometime around 10:15 tonight they removed the ventilator. Hooray! Vent removal is a big step toward recovery, and Dad is much happier and more comfortable without it. He does have a NG tube which makes talking uncomfortable but not impossible. He has a number of lines still, some of which will be pulled or replaced tomorrow. Sometime before noon he may go to a regular room.
We will keep you posted!
Just awesome news. My eyes are welling up and my smile won’t stop. All good wishes from the Red State of Texas.
Looks like all is progressing beautifully……we’re doing our happy dance with much joy. I’m betting Dan will be making additions to his blog any day now. Sending all our love and looking forward to seeing all of you very soon. Love, Sherry & Phil
Yea,yea,yea—–we are so happy and delighted!! Thanks for the info, much love, R&J Walker
Tell Danny that Sister Harriet sends big hugs………
Dan,
What great news! Our prayers are with you during this time of recovery. Blessings to your family, and very special prayers for your healing.
Fr. Brian Prunty, O. Praem.
Hi to the Dickinson family. Just heard about the transplant from Brett and then found Dans blog – always forget how to find it.
So glad everything has gone so well – just very surprised that the transplant took place. I thought it wasnt going to happen. It seems so sudden.
We’ll keep holding thumbs for Dans recovery and thinking of you.
Much love,
Maureen
Thank you for keeping us up to date on Dan’s status. We are so pleased to hear that everything is going as planned. Don’t we know that’s the Lord at work. Your blog is terrific and it brings joy to our hearts to witness your family’s love. Thank you; God bless you all and, Dan and Nancy, we love you, and you are constantly in our prayers.
Tom and Patty
By tomorrow he will be flying again 🙂 Good Luck to you all – watching and praying every step of the day! P
I hope he is still doing well! I have my living donor transplant aug. 12… it’s nerve racking