Because We Love Her

Friday, February 5, 2010

February 5th, 2010 Posted in Daily News Post

Here’s a quick update to let you know Chloe had her nose tube removed today and her stomach tube placed. This tube is placed from the inside out via and endoscomy. The total procedure from set up to take down lasted one hour. Dr. Marshall said there were no complications and Dr. Rose, the gas man, was good for many jokes before the procedure and efficiency during.

In six to eight weeks we will replace this bulky tube with a button that is almost flush with the skin. So, for now, she will have to be a little gentle with the tube. It’s sticking up and out of her belly just to the left of her belly button. I think it will be a bit awkward at first but I also believe it will give the throat a lot better chance of recovering the swallow.

We are going to make the rest of the day restful. She has morphine on board and we will probably nix the afternoon activities.

That’s all for now. Everyone is tired but okay.

Be well,
Ron

  1. 3 Responses to “Friday, February 5, 2010”

  2. By Regina on Feb 5, 2010

    Thank you Ron! I was waiting for this news today. Yep step 1 get that tube outta there so her throat can wake up 🙂

    Love you all

  3. By Lyne Collin (Montreal, QC, Canada) on Feb 5, 2010

    Good news…glad it went well…
    Now wake up throat so Chloe can swallow…
    Then she can eat !!!
    Wonder what’s the 1st thing she will want ?

    Love & Hugs, Lyne xoxoxo

  4. By superman on Feb 5, 2010

    Lets wait till she is a little closer so as not to tease her, and then she can make us a list of what she wants. Glad all went well.

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