A Simple Timeline

A Simple Timeline...

March 9, 2014- Admitted to St E with minor symptoms (on eve of move from house to condo*)
March 10- Guillain-Barre diagnosis and progression to full paralysis and intubation
March 12- Transfer to University Hospital NSICU
March 12-26- NSICU at UC
March 26-27- Brief stay at LTAC- Drake Hospital at Christ
March 27- Emergency surgery for bleeding trach, transfer to SICU
March 28-April 14- SICU at Christ (pneumonia and PE treatment)
April 14-19- MICU at Christ
April 19th- Transferred back to Drake Hospital (at Christ) ROOM 3083 (Easter weekend)
July 31- First time outside in 21 weeks
August 25- First meal in 5 1/2 months
October 16- 67th birthday at Drake
October 31- MICU at Christ for treatment of pneumonia and MRSA infection
November 17th- Return to Drake Hospital (at Christ)
Thanksgiving-Christmas-47th Anniversary- New Year 2015
January 17th- Hematoma (dealt with for about a month following)
March 19- 2 weeks off the ventilator! Trach capped for first time ;)
April 4&5- Baptism service and Easter
April 20- "So long" party with Drake staff
April 23- Move to Providence Pavilion rehab center in Covington, KY
May 26- June 10th- St E hospital (trach out, MRSA treatment)
June 10th- moved to Gateway Rehab in Florence, KY (feeding tube removed)
July 2nd- moved to Rosedale Green in Latonia, KY
August 8th- first time sitting in the seat of a car in 17 months
Oct 16th- 68th birthday party at Rosedale
November 26th- Thanksgiving with family+ at the Rickerts
*November 27th- first time in condo since purchase*
January, 2016- began using a motorized wheelchair controlled by head
July 10- move to HealthSouth rehab to prepare for move to assisted living
July 28, 2016- moved to Elmcroft Assisted Living in Florence, KY. After 871 long nights apart finally sharing a roof with wife again!!
August 2018- moved out of Elmceoft. Steve to Emerald Trace. Nancy to the condo.

Friday, March 28, 2014

Wee hours of the morning- March 28th

Dad is out of surgery and settled into SICU. The surgeon said it went well. There were a few small blood vessels inside the trach that were bleeding. (Which is why the bleeding wouldn't stop by applying pressure) He stitched them up and cleaned him up. He said that none of the blood went into his lungs. We were able to visit with him and he answered "yes and no" questions for Tim with his jaw.

His blood pressure is low so they are inserting an A-line to monitor his pressures and oxygen levels.

Mom and Becky are staying the night.

Oh, and remember how one of our goals yesterday was to have Dad's good ear looked at because he was complaining that it felt clogged? This ENT was the Dr he told us to call. We were even able to show Dr Manders his name in the book where we write down letters as Dad motions with his jaw. Mom had left a message with his office. He said he will look at his ear tomorrow when he visits.

A big thank you to our friend, Susan Miller RN, for the comfort in the ER and for checking on us while we were in the waiting room. We appreciate your kindness.

4 comments:

  1. Thanking God again! Especially for the "surprisingly's"! Kaitlyn is working at Panera this morning so stop by or call her if you need something yummy. :) sending our love to the Parsley family and praising God for continuing to answer prayers.

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  2. Thinking of you this morning and sending you prayers and strength. Sonya

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  3. Thank you for posting all the news. I really appreciate it. Live to you all.

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  4. Thank you for keeping us daily informed, it really means a lot. Prayers to you all and God bless you. Ann Brewer

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