January 18 2011

Bob is still very sick.  He has been bleeding when he is suction for a few days.  They have decided today to call in another doctor to try and determine where the bleeding is coming from.  Outside of this problem (which is very serious) his blood work is looking good.  They are going to give him more blood today and having a outside doctor come in.  He is still setting up in a chair each day. 

Keep him in your prayers

sue

second day sitting up

Dad sat in a chair again today, this time for about 3 hours.  He was on 70% oxygen on the ventilator for about 2 hours of this time, which is a low setting for him lately.  When I left this evening, he was on 100% oxygen on the ventilator, but his bp was 85, which is very low for him, and his oxygen saturation was 98%.  So we are hoping they'll be able to take the ventilator support down sometime tonight.

Dr. Yaeger told mom today that dad is progressing.  I haven't noticed much change in dad's swelling over the past couple of days though, and they're still getting blood out of his lungs when they suction him.  Also, he's getting a lot of support from the vent.  He's awake during the day, and he looks around the room as if he's aware of his surroundings, but he rarely responds to commands or attempts to communicate.  Despite obvious concerns, he is making some progress.  Hopefully this will continue without further complications arising.

John

january 16 2011

great news!  'bob was able to sit in a chair for 2 hours this evening.  He has been improving very good for the last two days.  He is still having alot of fluid removed.  They may be able to start weening again this week we hope.  Keep him in yours prayers 

January 14 2011

Bob is out of the icu.  He is still having some major issues with his heart rate and oxygen level.  They have ruled out any major heart problems at this time.  We still do not have all the cultures back to find an anwer to his infection.  They have stopped the weening at this time and may start back on Monday.  It is going to be a very long process due to the fact he was very ill when we got to denver from Baptist East.    Thanks again for your prayers and concern.     
 
sue

january 10,2011

Bob has done good today he has been awake and very alert.  He is still in the icu.  We still don't know the results on the echo gram     completely hopefully we will know tomorrow.  He is being ween at this time he has been off about 3hours and is hoping to do 6hours tonight which will be great. 


thanks again

sue

january 9,2011

Bob is still in the icu.  He has been sleeping most of the day.  Still don't know what is causing his blood pressure to drop.  They may start with the weening from the vent tomorrow if he contiues to do well today.  They are starting him back on his tube feed. 


sue

january 8, 2011

Bob had to be returned to the Icu wednesday night due to low blood pressure.  His pressure is starting to level off.  They have done a echo gram of his heart tonight hopefully it will be ok.  He may get out of the icu tomorrow if he does ok tonight.  He has been asleep most of the day which is good he really needs some rest. 

He has very good nurses, respiratory , and doctor here everyone has been very helpful.

thanks again for your prayers

sue

january 6, 2011

Bob continues to inprove he was weaning from the vent for 8 hours yesterday and is continuing today.  His doctor is well pleased with the progress he has made.  He is still under some sedation and does'nt always respond but he has communicated with us and knows us.  He is still very sick. 

Thanks once again for your prayers.

sue

january 4, 2010

Bob has had a very good day today.  He was breathing on his own still with vent backup or 4 hours today.  They are going to continue tomorrow and hope to beable to do 6 hours tomorrow.  He is communicating with us he told me tonight he loves me and gave me a big smile.  Everyone is excited with the progress he is making.  They may be able to start him on tube feed tomorrow.  He done well today with his therapy.  Thanks for your prayers they are being answered. 

sue

update january 2 2011

We have transported Bob to Denver Colorado were John lives.  He is at Kindred Hospital Denver.  We made this choice after much research as to the best place to beable to remove the ventilator.  They have a different approach to weening off.  Bob was very sedated at Baptist East Hospital and they are having to remove his medicine very slowly to get him awake so they can start the weening.  We transported him by medical air jet on December 29.  John and I came on the plane with him.   Doctor Yeager belives he has made some progress in the few days he has been here but it is going to be a very slow recovery.  If you would like to sent Bob a card please mail to John's address.

Robert Fields
%John Fields
1377 South Washington Street
Denver Colorado 80210

Steven drove out and arrived yesterday he will be staying out here.

Thanks for keeping Bob and the family in your prayers


sue