From Ventilator to Talking and Eating!!

Larry decided that he was ready to come off the ventilator in the middle of the night!! He pulled it out and said something to the effect that he was ready to get out of here! He has remained off the ventilator today and is holding his BP on his own.

Larry talked briefly with each of his kids in the morning. He said he wasn't having any fun on the trip yet and understood that he had a few issues! It was great to hear his voice and a great encouragement to start the day compared to where we have been.

Larry also pulled the feeding tube out and then complained of being hungry! He wasn't allowed any food until some tests could be done, but he did get to eat a bit of dinner. His voice is scratchy and his throat is sore but it is really great to talk to him. He had a PET scan today to look at the tissues and tomorrow will have the two part viability test. It is still really early to tell what direction we are headed but the doctors are considering any and all options. He knows now what he has been through and realizes how lucky he is to be here. Larry said to me on the phone tonight that whatever needs to be done, it is worth it.

We are hoping that Larry will feel like checking in here soon, so feel free to leave your comments for him. We will make sure he gets them.