That is good to see, Bob. He appears to walk very strongly.
A very nice production by all of you.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2012 3:16 PM
Subject: [OM] (OT) Ben's Walk
> So, No. 2 Sn is still in intensive care, but is showing signs of recovery.
> The main issue his his lungs, and acute respiratory distress syndrome.
>
> At the moment, they are weaning him off the ventilator. Still on it at
> night, on fairly minimal settings, but during the day he divides his time
> between something called CPAP and the trach collar. CPAP uses the
> ventilator, but lets him do most of the breathing work. The trach collar
> simply blows oxygen in at about 40 percent and he does all the work.
>
> But rather than go on in words, I suggest anyone who is interested check
> out the following YouTube video. Footage shot this morning (Saturday) with
> my iPhone. Assembly and credits by my daughter in law, who put it together
> in a few minutes while sitting in the ICU waiting room.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PhSoEqTrPU
>
> It's a private setting, so you have to have the link to get there. A
> search won't find it.
>
> He's got a ways to go, but he's come a long way.
>
> As you can see, your prayers, good wishes, positive energy, etc., have had
> their intended effect. The docs are talking about moving him out of ICU to
> a pulmonary rehab floor as soon as next week.
>
> Thanks agan for all your support.
>
> --Bob
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