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The big news tonight is that today they removed the breathing tube AND the NasoGastric tube, so Cathy can talk again. Meds have been reduced, so she is only on one painkiller and some antibiotics Her vitals were good all day, and she got rid of a lot of water. They pulled the tubes about 1545, and tonight at 9 she was still doing just fine, holding Oxygen saturation levels at 90% or better, except when she was coughing or doing her long inhale breath exercises. I never did see it drop below 88%.
She can now have sips of water and ice chips by mouth, first time since last Thursday.
Most importantly, she is rapidly becoming her old self, dry, sardonic, and teasing the nurses. That, we all think is a good sign.
There is at least a possibility that they will move her out of ICU tomorrow. I have told them more than once, "lets not rush it this time." but she is much better than she was last Thursday.
Thanks for the concern and prayers. More as I know it.
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