On Tuesday I took my Dad in for another swallow test. This time the trach. had been pulled out by about an inch. We were having this test done with this adjustment to determine if the trach. was putting pressure on the esophagus and thereby causing the swallowing difficulties.
Dad swallowed with NO problems at all!!!!
So, one hurdle is behind us. Next Tuesday, Dad will have one more test done. The dr. wants to make sure Dad's vocal cords are not paralyzed. I know they aren't, but everything has to be done correctly.
Then, when the Dr. sees that the cords are not paralyzed the trach. will come out!! Dad will get to eat like a normal person again. He is so happy, and so are the rest of us.
If the trach, comes out, he can eat normally. Once he can eat normally the G-tube can come out. Once the G-tube is out, there will be NO more appliances required for daily living. When that happens all of the equipment that Dad needs at night to sleep will no longer be necessary!
And it hasn't even been a year!
I am very grateful that God has taken care of us.
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