I talked to Den this morning, and Dave's still having a rough time. First, he threw up again last night and continues to fight nausea every day. The doctors haven't said a whole lot about what may be causing it, but hopefully they will figure it out soon.
Whether it is as a result of the UTI and nausea or not is uncertain, but Dave's breathing on the ventilator was not at a level that qualified him to be on the trach collar this morning. The respiratory therapist looks at the volume of his breathing every morning to make sure he is taking large enough breaths over the vent to be able to breathe on the trach collar, and his volumes were too low for it to be safe for him. He was on the trach collar for a few hours yesterday, but it's been a rough transitition from 19.5 hours the other night.
The drainage coming from Dave's colon is no longer considered to be "high" (meaning over 500 ccs per day), but it is still hovering between 300 and 400 ccs per day, which means the hole is very clearly still there. Because I was feeling so helpless about not being able to do anything to help, I started doing some research on gastrointestinal fistulas (the drainage hole from Dave's colon) and came across something called fibrin glue that, from what I understand of the articles, has been used in cases similar to Dave's before. The extent of Dave's other injuries or any number of other factors may be preventing the doctors from trying fibrin glue, but we haven't heard the term come up yet, so it can't hurt to mention, right?
Please keep praying. The doctors have told us over and over again that there will be ups and downs, but the ride is getting exhausting for all of us.
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"Fall seven times, stand up eight."
Dave, just want you to know that everyone up here is still thinking about you and praying. We hope for only good things to come and pray that every day is better than the last. I am so proud of everything you have already accomplished! GO TEAM DAVE!!!
~Amy Ford / Carbone
Hey Kendahl and Dave's Family! Lauren and I miss you guys and are so glad that you continue to be a strong support by Dave's side. We are still continuing to pray for God to give you all strength. Every day I pray for Dave. Whenever God gives me a joy in my spirit from one of the many freedoms Christ has given us, I think Dave and pray he may enjoy the same freedom one day soon. We sent Dave a care package he should get today or tomorrow. I'm not sure if he'll be able to enjoy some of the stuff in there, but it's the thought that counts. Love you guys! May our Lord continue to give you stregth by the power of his Love and Grace!
Bryan and Lauren Kulczycki
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