Not much to report today. Shirley failed another sustained breathing test this morning and they have decided to suspend attempting more until she regains some of her strength. She did receive a dialysis treatment and they took off 2.5 liters of fluid.
They have determined that a tracheotomy is going to be in her future, but as it is not urgent, it is being scheduled for tomorrow. One of our favorite Cardio-Thoracic surgeons has asked to do it.
They have resumed her tube feeding as her stomach distress is waning.
We are in this for the long haul. Right now, Shirley needs to rest and regain her strength. Today was the first of many that will have that as their primary objective.
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