Simon had a good night; he was breathing on his own with just a little support from the ventilator, all night, and that means he is close to being off the ventilator entirely. It sounds like he will be weaned off it sometime today. He won't need much, if any, sedation once he's off the ventilator, so let's hope that he will be more alert then. His blood pressure is still being treated to prevent it from getting too high, but it's better than last week.
The overnight nurse, Seth, said Simon responded really well to his commands, and even nodded his head "yes" in response to a question. The doctors on rounds seemed to think he is making steady progress, although slowly. They cautioned that he could have setbacks, but overall they think he is heading in the right direction! It is possible he'll be ready to move out of ICU to a lower level of care later this week.
I have received direct messages from 315 individuals since this started, and I know even more have been keeping track on the blog or through friends, and have sent positive thoughts our way. Thank you for all the great reminiscences about Simon, and for your reassurances; they are really helpful!!
Ann
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ps. Gus, thank you so much for putting this up. It is appreciated by folks all over the world!
Thank you all for giving us updates on Simon's health. Our love goes out to him with prayers and good thoughts.
ReplyDeleteAna (former CSU grad student), Joe, and kids.
Ann, we are excited to learn that Simon is making progress in his mental awareness. We all keep our fingers crossed that this development will continue over the next days and weeks.
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts are with you.
Bernd & Laura
Hello Ann and everyone else,
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear Simon is steadily improving. He is a true Aussie battler! Simon had a signficant hand in my own personal success as a veterinarian and I will forever be grateful. Cheers to you all and I look forward to ongong updates. Simon will be in my prayers until then.
Enoch
Ann and friends,
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear that Dr. T continues to improve. I love that the restaurants are sending along thoughts, too, how appropriate! Thank you for sharing your journey here. You and Dr. T are in my prayers.
~Sara (and Jason) Ahola
What wonderful news that Dr. T is continuing to improve. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDelete~Karen and Corey Tips
Hey Ann,
ReplyDeletePlease tell Squash Man that the Seim's are in his corner and yours. We are thinking of you every day and send all good vibes your way.
Love Martha, Howie, Miranda and Howie
Hi Ann,
ReplyDeleteI recently learned of Dr. Turner's biking accident from Racquel Rodeheaver, and wanted to extend my sympathies and wishes for a quick recovery for Simon. I enjoyed learning from both you and Simon as an eager vet student, and am praying for his full recovery.
If there's anything that Equine Veterinary Services can do to help with your "critters", please let us know.
Sincerely,
Dr. Shawn Dixon
EVS Relief Veterinarian
CSU PVM 2008
303-746-1215
C'mon Mate, you can do this!. We're all pulling for you.
ReplyDeleteDear Ann,
ReplyDeleteKay and I are praying Simon has a speedy recovery and we will be able to break bread with you both soon.
Our thoughts are with you and I am looking forward to the time he is back at the club in the early AM giving me a hard time.
Bob and Kay Cushatt