Redjeb just seems to sleep a lot today. Not really responsive as far as I'm concerned. The doctors and nurses keep saying he is responsive; sometimes I think we are with two different people. However, when I announced that I was leaving for the night, his eyes opened up and he was quite there. I said: How come you always wake up when it's time for me to leave? The nurses started laughing.
He is just one day post surgery. The doctor decided they should try to see if he could breathe on his own for 2 hours without the vent in the trach. He was only able to do this for less than two hours. I think it is distressful for him when he is having trouble breathing. They are trying to wean him off the vent, but his lungs are still not up to it.
I'm trying to wean myself off of this hotel. Found myself referring to it as "home" the other day, like "going home". That is getting bad. But I must admit one could get used to having someone make your bed every day, put out fresh towels, tidy up the room, no laundry ('cept your own clothes, and for a price they'd do that too I guess). Also can do faxes and all that stuff re the insurance from here. Very convenient. And the staff is very attentive, as most know that Redjeb is in the hospital. But I can't stay here forever, and may move in with some friends who live nearby, perhaps a few days here and a few days there. Feel sorry for these friends, as I think I am a very awkward house guest. Have to see how things go this week at the hospital.
Sounds like progress! Can I ask if you talk to him while he seems to be "sleeping."? And if you do, is there any sign of response? Maybe you've already said this, but wasn't sure.
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