Today has been a difficult day. This morning the doctors removed the ventilator. Jeremy was able to maintain his oxygen saturation in his blood for about one hour. After that he simply tired out and the doctors needed to reintubate him. Jeremy also struggled with maintaining his blood pressure early on today. For the first part of the day his pressure was running very low. As the day drew on his blood pressure began to be more controlled. Jeremy is only 48hrs out of surgery; given the complex nature of his surgery and the sheer length of the surgery itself this response is certainly not unusual. Jeremy has actually been awake most of the day. With some rest tonight and a greater time away from surgery, it is hopeful that tomorrow the doctors will have more success with the extubation.
On a more positive note, Jeremy recognized and responded to his mother as she sat by his bedside today. He continues to press on the road to recovery...“Go Jeremy Go”!!!
Thanks to each of you continuing to visit this blog offering your prayers and support.
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