Cindy had a good night.  Dr. Cheung (pulmonary specialist and Cindy’s primary doctor right now)  came in to see her today and was impressed with her weight loss and the progress she made with the ventilator over the weekend.  She believes that Cindy will need another week before she can breath on her own, so she is calling Dr. Chen to see if he can do the tracheotomy.  Dr. Chen has worked with Cindy when she was in the hospital last year, so he knows her situation.  Remember that the ventilator tube that Cindy is using now is not a good idea to use for more than two weeks which was this past Saturday.  The tracheotomy is not permanent.  Cindy might be able to talk and eat by mouth.  The tracheotomy is scheduled for tomorrow at 9:40 am.
 

More good news.  Dr. Cheung is also ordering Physical Therapy (also called PT).  That will help Cindy regain her mobility.  She is able to move her arms, legs and shoulders but doesn’t have much strength.  She can’t squeeze your hand or push down with her feet.  The Physical Therapist will help her get back into shape.
 

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