Her numbers - heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation - continue to be stable, and from a clinical point of view, as was said on rounds today, it is all "pretty remarkable".
Sage was up early this morning and sitting in the green chair, looking out the window at the emerging day. She had most of the day without her NG tube placed (yay!) as Nurse Jane who is one of the awesome nurses that cares for Sage on the day shift - 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. - had the brilliant idea of keeping it out for the potential field trip outside, along with the fact that Sage has not been receiving any feeds through it for several days.
What a reprieve it was, and Sage was very clear that the NG tube would have to be inserted again before Jane left for the day. It was determined, again brilliantly, that a smaller size tube could be used. Every little thing makes a difference. Thank you Jane.
The outside trip was postponed, as Sage expressed that she maybe wasn't quite yet up for or ready for it. She rested most of the day, and managed to get in some good sleep.
The area around Sage's trach collar began to bleed a bit more profusely today, more consistently than other days. It was checked as the morning went on, and by afternoon when it had still not abated, a request was made for a surgeon to examine the area. Although bleeding can occur after a tracheostomy, it is somewhat unusual to have such profusion five days after the surgery - although it can happen and Sage is unusual.
The anti-coagulating medication was discontinued and the surgeon determined by evening that the site had actually clotted (a good thing) and there was less bleeding than earlier in the day.
With the NG tube in place, feeds will be resumed tomorrow, at a very slow pace. So drink those power drinks and send good jou-jou and protein Sage's way! that after this amount of time her digestive system is ready to start up the engine smoothly and easily....
Great thanks and gratitude for all both near and far, who care for Sage, who take care of Sage, and who continue the circle of care and love.
Peace and blessings upon your sleep.
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| holding the silver bell and keeping that ice swab in place in the mouth! |
I'll tip my breakfast smoothie to Sage. :-)
ReplyDeleteSending good vibes over coffee! It's unfolding so well. Keep going!!
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You Go Saige! What a great way to start a sunday in Seattle.
ReplyDeleteWe're pulling for you. Damien and Julie
We're all cheering here in Ukiah! Go Sage, go! We love you Sophie and Sage.
ReplyDeleteSunny, Rima, Sue, Krista, Lucy, and Kris
What a weekend! So much fanatastic news! Loving you - adoring you - go sage go...xoxoxo I'm so glad Kira, Timothey and Lucy will be seeing you soon. Yay Nurse Jane! Prayers and love continue for you miracle girl xoxoxo
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ReplyDeleteWhen I think of you now, now I see an image: You have pushed your boat off from a darken shore. With paddle in hand, I see you begin to guide your boat through wind-whipped waves, towards a horizon that cannot as yet be seen. You have a strength; no one can deny. Mac Hartley SFWHS, father of Rose.
Mas
We are so happy to hear Sage is doing so well. We'll be sure to dedicate our meals to her tomorrow. With love, Sandy, Richard, Alejandra and Issy
ReplyDeleteGreat that Sage could pass on the message that she didn't feel up to going out. I hope that the bleeding stopped completely. Of course, it must be difficult to decide if it is better to keep the anticoagulation for her brain or suppress it for her wound... But they haven't done so badly up to now, and I hope that she can go out tomorrow or the next day. I hope she can be fed so that she can regain a bit of her forces. We think of you. Next week, you will have visits, and everything will be better! Very best wishes and much love from Suzy and Sandro
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