General good news. They are going to try to wean the BiPAP this morning and get him up walking in the room. They are going to do the preliminary steps to get the chest tube out. If things go well then that should come out in 24 hours and after the chest xray looks good.
They are going to let him try some ice chips again. He threw up once yesterday and so they will move slowly. He is getting nutrition through the feeding tube, with a nutritionist making sure he gets the appropriate nutrients.
In general, the intensive care doctor was pleased with his progress. If things go well, he may be out of the ICU tomorrow. We are not in any particular hurry as he gets great and personal care in the ICU. However, it will be nice for him to see his friends. I know he wants that as soon as possible.
Doing great, Lars! We are all following your dad's posts and SO happy to hear you are feeling good. Not hurting - that's awesome.
ReplyDeleteKim's been through the chest tube thing (many times) - and look how he turned out. :)
We all send love, love, love,
Kelly, Dean, Kim and family
Good Morning Lars-
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that you had a good sleep. We are anxious to hear any news so thank you Thorderson family for keeping us all informed. You are in our prayers today and we are thinking about you alot. We love you!
The Livingstons
Praying, praying from Oxford, MS..
ReplyDelete-Brigitte Rankin & family
Praying from North Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Clinic, Tupelo, MS. Hang in there Lars!!!!
ReplyDeleteGinger Weston
Lars, we are so grateful to hear about your progress! You hand in there! Lots of love from the Sims family, Pete, Kathy, Jordan and Gabriel.
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