Holland | 14.5 Months
6 years ago
Chest tubes gone!
Anthony had a pretty good night and slept well. He was having some pressure in his chest which was probably from the chest tubes. They took another chest x-ray this morning and everything looked great. The surgeon and cardiologists said he was ready to have ALL the chest tubes removed! YAY! They gave him some extra pain medications and the nurse practitioner literally pulled (really fast) the test tubes out. He felt much better after and could finally take deep breaths again. They are going to do another echo and chest x- ray today and if everything looks good he will be able to go home tomorrow!!
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Suzanne and Charlie | March 4, 2012 at 8:43 AM
Things are movng along so quickly, I am sure as a result of Ant's great fitness! and your care, of course! Take your time and do not rush home...We love you!
Erin | March 4, 2012 at 9:49 AM
Great News! So thankful everything went sooooo well. We will keep the prayers coming, thank you for the updates!
Abi Spencer | March 4, 2012 at 12:15 PM
WOW! Home tomorrow! Things seem to be going so well - thank you God!
The Smackeys | March 4, 2012 at 5:33 PM
That's awesome! Glad things are going so well and that he's experienced the joyous relief that is having those chest tubes pulled! Keeping you in our prayers! Thanks for the updates
marsha ward | March 4, 2012 at 9:04 PM
You really are the perfect patient! I'm glad you are feeling a little bit better every day, just be sure you don't over do...this is NOT a timed event!! We continue to pray for steady progress ( and patience for your caregivers at home..haha! Hang in there Julie and Amy)!