OT: Get Well, Naples!

The_Dancing_Jew · Post by **The_Dancing_Jew** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:37 pm

Today they moved Marc from the ICU to a room that isn't for people who need quite as much around the clock attention. They did this because he has been off the ventilator for a full 24+ hours. This is a good sign! He still doesn't seem to be able to hear much and not much lower body movement, but it was definitely good that they had enough confidence in his improvement to move him out of the ICU!

XXXIV · Post by **XXXIV** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:54 pm

Thats great news TDJ!...Thanks for the update.

Keep fighting Marc!

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:54 pm

Fantastic news, Dan! Please keep us updated on Marc's progress. Thanks.

webdanzer · Post by **webdanzer** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:55 pm

Fantastic news!!! Thanks!

Rodster · Post by **Rodster** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:58 pm

Get well soon Naples

EZSnappin · Post by **EZSnappin** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 10:35 pm

Great news! Thanks for the update.

Feanor · Post by **Feanor** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 10:52 pm

Keep fighting and get better soon, Naples.

Macca00 · Post by **Macca00** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:31 pm

Great news! Really happy to hear that! Get well soon, Naples!

Thanks for the updates, Dan.

miget33 · Post by **miget33** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:49 pm

Get well soon Naples

Brando70 · Post by **Brando70** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 8:54 am

Good to hear he's making some progress. Thanks for the updates, Dan.

Leadfoot5 · Post by **Leadfoot5** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 4:34 pm

Get well soon Naples!

Jackdog · Post by **Jackdog** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 5:33 pm

Keep fighting Marc!! Get well soon.

Gurantsu · Post by **Gurantsu** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 5:51 pm

Great news. Hang in there Naples!

RobVarak · Post by **RobVarak** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:07 pm

Latest from Naples' wife:

Holding his own. Unable to do PT today due to postural hypotension; BP meds d/c'ed and will try again tomorrow. Got ice chips and apple sauce today, swallowed well. Scheduled to downsize trach tube tonight; may be able to talk/eat with this one by next week if all goes well. Still anxious to escape, which is a good sign.

fletcher21 · Post by **fletcher21** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 8:40 pm

God Bless!

Sudz · Post by **Sudz** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 3:50 pm

Thoughts/Prayers!

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 5:22 pm

Per Facebook update:

The latest: Just talked to Suzanne... apparently he wants to text?!? Going to bring in his phone tomorrow. Trach downsizing went well, eating ice chips. Sitting upright now, BP holding. Hopefully we can get him out of bed tomorrow? Also hoping I don't have strep throat so I can go hang out with him!

MizzouRah · Post by **MizzouRah** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 5:48 pm

Thanks for the update Dan!

XXXIV · Post by **XXXIV** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 7:37 pm

MizzouRah wrote:Thanks for the update Dan!

Yes...Great news.

Macca00 · Post by **Macca00** » Sun Apr 04, 2010 1:32 am

That's great news!

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 12:52 pm

Facebook update:

From Jennifer: Thank you for
all the warm wishes -- both for my birthday and for Marc's recovery!
We're making progress-- yesterday I fed him vanilla ice cream, a few
bites of lasagne, and a whole piece of bread. My little bird is eating,
and making definite progress... Still no improvement in hearing or mild
improvement i...n legs, ...but cognitively he is getting sharper, although still periods of confusion interspersed.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 1:08 pm

All good news. Steady progress. Thanks, Dan!

Slumberland · Post by **Slumberland** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 1:18 pm

Wow, was out of the country for a week, just hearing about this now. Really scary.

Get better man!

All the best to Naples and his loved ones.

Post by **ScoopBrady** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 2:08 pm

Love hearing the positive updates. Keep at it Naples and family!

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 9:29 am

Facebook update:

Update Today: More
improvements: stopped tube feeds (tho PEG still in) & capped trach
(breathes on his own entirely through nose/mouth); did great so now
another wean begins. Low BP, but started on pressors to stabilize. Able
to sit up for an hour (!) in chair today, though some grumbles. Moving
head/a...rms/and even legs... (a little). No change in hearing & still speaking in whispers, but a GOOD DAY!"