Some difficult news from Oakvillian
Dec 27th 2016, 10:59 pm
#196
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Re: Some difficult news from Oakvillian
Just had an update from Doug. Rosie isn't fully disconnected from the ventilator yet, but is strong enough to spend a couple of hours per day of the ventilator.
Rosie will be at McMaster another 3 or so weeks at least but looking like the transition to Bloorview isn't too far away.
Some good news!
Rosie will be at McMaster another 3 or so weeks at least but looking like the transition to Bloorview isn't too far away.
Some good news!
Dec 27th 2016, 11:24 pm
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Re: Some difficult news from Oakvillian
Just saw some pics on Facebook, looks like Rosie's tracheostomy is out! Not certain but it looks like it from the picture! Fingers crossed!
There was also a pic of Doug and a ukulele. It's pretty spectacular.
For anyone in the Oakville area, there is a fundraiser tomorrow: https://m.facebook.com/Film.Ca/photo...pe=3&source=54 (hopefully that link works, on mobile...)
There was also a pic of Doug and a ukulele. It's pretty spectacular.
For anyone in the Oakville area, there is a fundraiser tomorrow: https://m.facebook.com/Film.Ca/photo...pe=3&source=54 (hopefully that link works, on mobile...)
Just had an update from Doug. Rosie isn't fully disconnected from the ventilator yet, but is strong enough to spend a couple of hours per day of the ventilator.
Rosie will be at McMaster another 3 or so weeks at least but looking like the transition to Bloorview isn't too far away.
Some good news!
Rosie will be at McMaster another 3 or so weeks at least but looking like the transition to Bloorview isn't too far away.
Some good news!
Dec 28th 2016, 4:31 am
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Re: Some difficult news from Oakvillian
So pleased to hear that the weaning process has begun! Fingers crossed it all goes as planned.
Jan 3rd 2017, 2:39 pm
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Re: Some difficult news from Oakvillian
No new update as of yet, but hopefully will have something to share soon.
For those of you who haven't been following the Facebook page, the movie theatre fundraiser last week raised $2300, and the GFM page is over $40k now. There have also been a few auctions on the Facebook page for other items, mostly sports tickets, and those have had quite high bids which has been nice to see.
Thanks so much for everyone who has been sending thoughts, I have passed everything onto Doug as they've come in.
For those of you who haven't been following the Facebook page, the movie theatre fundraiser last week raised $2300, and the GFM page is over $40k now. There have also been a few auctions on the Facebook page for other items, mostly sports tickets, and those have had quite high bids which has been nice to see.
Thanks so much for everyone who has been sending thoughts, I have passed everything onto Doug as they've come in.
Jan 3rd 2017, 9:24 pm
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Re: Some difficult news from Oakvillian
As and when is fine Schnooks.
I simply hope they all had the best Christmas and New Year that they could have .
I simply hope they all had the best Christmas and New Year that they could have .
Jan 5th 2017, 5:51 pm
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Re: Some difficult news from Oakvillian
New Year update for Rosie
It has been over eight weeks since Rosie’s accident. There have certainly been setbacks along the way, but the general trajectory of Rosie’s condition has been one of steady improvement, and there have been some significant changes in the last few days which are very encouraging.
The biggest of those changes is that Rosie’s breathing has improved to the point that she is no longer dependent on a ventilator, although she still has the tracheostomy itself in place. Becoming “vent-free” has been the last hurdle to discharge from the ICU. There are a number of other ongoing challenges for other systems, including gastro-intestinal and urological, but these do not require minute-to-minute monitoring and can be handled by the Complex Continuing Care unit – otherwise known as the 3C team. After 59 days in ICU (a very long stay by ICU standards) Rosie has now been moved down the hallway to a room in the 3C unit where she will stay until she leaves McMaster.
It’s a big step for Rosie – and bittersweet for all of us, too, as we have been so wonderfully well looked after on the ICU, and have become familiar and friendly with so many of the lovely staff on the unit. But due to its very nature, care in the ICU tends to focus on the critical and acute, and moving Rosie to the 3C organization will allow more emphasis to be placed on rehabilitation and on preparation for a move to Bloorview, which is likely within the next couple of weeks.
That move, too, will be a significant step on Rosie’s journey to rehabilitation. We now know a little more about what to expect from Bloorview: it will be very hard work for Rosie, but with strong peer support and a clear set of goals, we know that she will tough it out and challenge herself to get to a point where she can come home.
It has been over eight weeks since Rosie’s accident. There have certainly been setbacks along the way, but the general trajectory of Rosie’s condition has been one of steady improvement, and there have been some significant changes in the last few days which are very encouraging.
The biggest of those changes is that Rosie’s breathing has improved to the point that she is no longer dependent on a ventilator, although she still has the tracheostomy itself in place. Becoming “vent-free” has been the last hurdle to discharge from the ICU. There are a number of other ongoing challenges for other systems, including gastro-intestinal and urological, but these do not require minute-to-minute monitoring and can be handled by the Complex Continuing Care unit – otherwise known as the 3C team. After 59 days in ICU (a very long stay by ICU standards) Rosie has now been moved down the hallway to a room in the 3C unit where she will stay until she leaves McMaster.
It’s a big step for Rosie – and bittersweet for all of us, too, as we have been so wonderfully well looked after on the ICU, and have become familiar and friendly with so many of the lovely staff on the unit. But due to its very nature, care in the ICU tends to focus on the critical and acute, and moving Rosie to the 3C organization will allow more emphasis to be placed on rehabilitation and on preparation for a move to Bloorview, which is likely within the next couple of weeks.
That move, too, will be a significant step on Rosie’s journey to rehabilitation. We now know a little more about what to expect from Bloorview: it will be very hard work for Rosie, but with strong peer support and a clear set of goals, we know that she will tough it out and challenge herself to get to a point where she can come home.
Jan 5th 2017, 6:33 pm
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Re: Some difficult news from Oakvillian
I just had an email about that. Wonderful news!
I don't generally gush but, if I did, I would.
I don't generally gush but, if I did, I would.
Jan 5th 2017, 6:33 pm
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Re: Some difficult news from Oakvillian
New Year update for Rosie
It has been over eight weeks since Rosie’s accident. There have certainly been setbacks along the way, but the general trajectory of Rosie’s condition has been one of steady improvement, and there have been some significant changes in the last few days which are very encouraging.
The biggest of those changes is that Rosie’s breathing has improved to the point that she is no longer dependent on a ventilator, although she still has the tracheostomy itself in place. Becoming “vent-free” has been the last hurdle to discharge from the ICU. There are a number of other ongoing challenges for other systems, including gastro-intestinal and urological, but these do not require minute-to-minute monitoring and can be handled by the Complex Continuing Care unit – otherwise known as the 3C team. After 59 days in ICU (a very long stay by ICU standards) Rosie has now been moved down the hallway to a room in the 3C unit where she will stay until she leaves McMaster.
It’s a big step for Rosie – and bittersweet for all of us, too, as we have been so wonderfully well looked after on the ICU, and have become familiar and friendly with so many of the lovely staff on the unit. But due to its very nature, care in the ICU tends to focus on the critical and acute, and moving Rosie to the 3C organization will allow more emphasis to be placed on rehabilitation and on preparation for a move to Bloorview, which is likely within the next couple of weeks.
That move, too, will be a significant step on Rosie’s journey to rehabilitation. We now know a little more about what to expect from Bloorview: it will be very hard work for Rosie, but with strong peer support and a clear set of goals, we know that she will tough it out and challenge herself to get to a point where she can come home.
It has been over eight weeks since Rosie’s accident. There have certainly been setbacks along the way, but the general trajectory of Rosie’s condition has been one of steady improvement, and there have been some significant changes in the last few days which are very encouraging.
The biggest of those changes is that Rosie’s breathing has improved to the point that she is no longer dependent on a ventilator, although she still has the tracheostomy itself in place. Becoming “vent-free” has been the last hurdle to discharge from the ICU. There are a number of other ongoing challenges for other systems, including gastro-intestinal and urological, but these do not require minute-to-minute monitoring and can be handled by the Complex Continuing Care unit – otherwise known as the 3C team. After 59 days in ICU (a very long stay by ICU standards) Rosie has now been moved down the hallway to a room in the 3C unit where she will stay until she leaves McMaster.
It’s a big step for Rosie – and bittersweet for all of us, too, as we have been so wonderfully well looked after on the ICU, and have become familiar and friendly with so many of the lovely staff on the unit. But due to its very nature, care in the ICU tends to focus on the critical and acute, and moving Rosie to the 3C organization will allow more emphasis to be placed on rehabilitation and on preparation for a move to Bloorview, which is likely within the next couple of weeks.
That move, too, will be a significant step on Rosie’s journey to rehabilitation. We now know a little more about what to expect from Bloorview: it will be very hard work for Rosie, but with strong peer support and a clear set of goals, we know that she will tough it out and challenge herself to get to a point where she can come home.
Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to update us.
I think I can speak for everyone on here who has followed this thread, we are all rooting for Rosie's recovery. You are obviously a very strong, close knit family and your strength will help Rosie achieve her goals. Mr JG and I are thinking of you all Doug.
Jan 5th 2017, 6:35 pm
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Re: Some difficult news from Oakvillian
Look after yourself too Doug. It must be soul-wrenching for all of you.
Jan 5th 2017, 6:38 pm
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Re: Some difficult news from Oakvillian
Doug, thank you so much for the update. That is fantastic news that she's able to be off the ventilator and breathing on her own, and a huge step to be out of the ICU! She must be thrilled to have hit such a great milestone.
So happy that she's doing so well, she's a tough kid with the most amazing family.
The same update is also up on Rosie's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheRosieSpa...type=3&theater
So happy that she's doing so well, she's a tough kid with the most amazing family.
The same update is also up on Rosie's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheRosieSpa...type=3&theater
Jan 5th 2017, 6:45 pm
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Re: Some difficult news from Oakvillian
No idea why my eyes are watering. Thank you for letting us know how Rosie's doing Oakvillian, such good news that her progress is steady and upwards. Hope the rest of the family, including you, are doing ok.
Jan 5th 2017, 8:13 pm
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So pleased to hear your news, yes ICU staff are wonderful people, I had to visit our ICU unit every day when I worked for the NHS, and to see the care they gave the patients was great/
Jan 5th 2017, 8:48 pm
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Jan 5th 2017, 10:35 pm
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Jan 5th 2017, 11:26 pm
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Re: Some difficult news from Oakvillian
That's great news. Well done Rosie..