May 05, 2011

How Fast?

I could get used to days like this. We made it to the pulmonologist (lung doctor). He came in, took one look at Garren and said "So, does he still need that trach?" Nancy and I looked at him and I said "Well, that's what we're hoping you can tell us!"

So we talked for a few minutes, talked about Garren's progress and what he's been doing. After some discussion the doctor looked at me and said "How fast do you want to make this happen?" I was thinking "Are you kidding? How fast? How about yesterday?" I said "As fast as we can!" He left and came back with a smaller size trach. He explained that he would change Garren's trach to the smaller size, and in about two weeks we go back for a bronchoscopy, at which time he will probably remove the trach altogether! If Garren could have, I think he would have danced out of the office! We are all very excited about this.

All these weeks of hearing everyone's opinions and speculations. One visit with the one guy who really knows what he's talking about is all we needed. We are soo excited!

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

AWESOME! Talk about knock and the door will open! GO GARREN!

Prayers Continue,
Daniel & Melissa Miller

Malone's said...

Glad to hear the outcome. PB&J is coming soon Garren.

Jeff G. said...

I kept checking to see how the visit went.That is such great news!Geoffrey I know you get tired like everyone else and you still make time to keep us informed with the progress. Good news is always a boost mentally and spiritually.
Thanks,Jeff G.

Bob and Barb said...

Woooo-hooooo! Such awesome progress! Your excitement oozed from the page! We are excited with you. Thank you, God, for continual, steady progress!

Anonymous said...

that is great news. It won't be long now for peanut butter and jelly. praise God.

Kitty @ Four Toms and a Mom said...

Yes Yes Yes!!!!

tammywingate said...

2 weeks!!! 14 days!!! the count down is ON!!!! way to go Garren!! great news!! (-:
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Anonymous said...

I am in tears at this post...so thankful to God...rejoicing with all of you....continuing to pray...love, Sandy & Russ

The Mowerys said...

So happy to hear the news!!
Garren...you are incredible! Your progress is overwhelming! We are so excited for you! we keep
praying!

Anonymous said...

Yay!!

The McMahans

wendypoovey said...

Awesome news. Praying he gets his PB&J, ice cream dots and Longhorn soon. His progress is really amazing. Definitely a "God thing!"

Anonymous said...

woohoo!!! So excited!!!!!

Rebecca Lloyd

Anonymous said...

Nancy, having your son "back" again is such a gift... I know how much you love being a mom, and to you I wish a very Happy Mother's Day....love & prayers, Sandy & Russ