Kyara has done well today without her breathing tube. Her oxygen levels have stayed high and we are optimistic that she will not need the supplemental oxygen via a nasal cannula much longer. The poor girl, she has two tubes in her nose already, then they put a nasal cannula in there, too! On Wednesday the doctors are going to do another swallow study to see how the leak is healing. If the leak is closed, they will take out the gastric drain. If it is not close, they will wait a few days or a week and study it again. Tonight her face is very flush and she has developed a rash on her legs and arms. We are not sure what this is from, but the doctors are not worried by it. It does not seem to bother her any, I don't like it. I am sure it will go away on its own. She has been able to talk some, but for those of you who know Kyara, I can tell you, she is not talking at her normal rate :) Her voice is very soft and raspy from the breathing tube. It will go back to normal, but it will take some time. Today she got out of bed a couple of times (with assistance) and sat in a chair. This is big news and a huge step forward. Over the next week she will be getting stronger and stronger and she will be running the halls as she gets better!
Gunars and Skylar left this morning at 9:30 am. It is normally a 11-12 hour drive. Well, I talked to them at 8:30 pm and they were only in Knoxville. This is a good 4 hours from home. I guess driving home on the Sunday after Thanksgiving wasn't such a great idea. It is raining and the roads are PACKED! I am praying that they have a safe trip.
15 comments:
So happy to hear things are going great! God is so good!
- Sara and Tim O'Dell
Great to hear everything is going well! I am sure Kyara will continue on this trend!
A, Jason & Addy
Wow! Kyara, look at you. Before we know it, you will be running up and down the halls of WRES. I can't wait to see you again and give you a BIG hug. Megan said to tell you Hi, and she hopes you get better soon. Glad to hear you had a good visit over Thanksgiving. Keep up the good work, we love you girl.
Hope you are refreshed and feeling well too, Genie. Take care and stay warm.
Our prayers are with you.
The Henley's
What great news to hear this morning! i am so excited for everyone!! I know you guys are so happy. Take care and know we are thinking about you here in Georgia!
Beth
SO great to see your smiling face Kyara! We hope you have a fabulous day! Doug, Marcia, Evan and Olivia Fields
Yabba Dabba Doooo! Glad things are looking up. She looks.
Kyara
You look great!!I miss you
Nurse Misty
OUTSTANDING NEWS !!!!! what else can I say? But OUTSTANDING!!! WOHOOOO!! WAY TO GO KYARA!
Kyara- We have been praying for and thinking about you .It sounds as if you are making good progress now. We know your Grandparents, Mike and Peggy. My grandson, Walker (aged 3) says to get well soon.
Karen & Ralph McCrory
Every day I hear good news, this is great, today she is seating, tomorrow she will be walking. I know Kyara will be strong enough to play with her sisters very soon.
Love
I did something wrong with the last message, sorry, it was me.
Lutela
Kyara,
Wow, today begins week 4 and look at how very far you have come in that time. You have made amazing progress and the very best is yet to come. Pretty soon they won't be able to slow you down. I am so glad you have turned a big corner on your road to recovery and will be counting the days until you all get back to Georgia! Give hugs to your mom and grandma for me.
Liz Grove
Way to go Kyara!!!!!!!!!
It is good to see you up, talking and smiling. Keep working hard.
May God bless you always!
Marilyn(Kyle's mom)
Congratulations! Getting out of bed and sitting in a chair is a really big deal. God bless you!
Roxanne Purcell
(From Dr. Saurino's class)
Keep up the good work, Kyara! I know it feels good to get out of that bed some. You will be doing Karate kicks and katas before you know it!
Love,
The Lopers
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