Tuesday, May 8, 2007

Update After Today's Doc Visit

Today Dr. Davis explained the risks involved with getting a new trach. He still feels like there is no medical necessity for a new trach and is not sure that it will solve anything, but he will support Peggy's choice. After hearing the risks and considering everything, Peggy has decided to get a new trach - she is going to get a longer trach, which will hopefully reach down past the part of her throat where the tracheal malasia is the worst. We are not sure if this will work or for how long it will work, but Peggy feels that it is worth the risk to try.

FYI - the risks involved include the obvious such as infection, pain and discomfort, etc. from the trach change. Peggy will also need to be sedated for this procedure, so there is a small risk of serious complication from that. There is also no guarantee that this will fix the gurgling. But Peggy understands all of this and so we support her informed decision. This new trach needs to be special ordered, so it will probably be about 2 weeks before it gets in.

Dr. Davis stressed to Peggy that it is VERY IMPORTANT that when she get this new trach she DOES NOT have people overinflate the cuff or we will definitely be dealing with this issue again.

Everything else seems to be going well with Peggy. We had lots of fun around the house today - lots of people around gabbing and laughing.

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