Covid19. a real story involving my family

[downpipe3]

Malc thats great to read mate as you know ive been there in same position with Karen last year when she was on the ventilator for 17 days and the firstweek 100% oxygen at the highest pressure they dare without splitting her lungs and they told me that she probably wont survive
the NHS are amazing mate by what im reading hes doing really really well
he will be ok very very weak for a few months but he will get there mate
a year later down the line is where we are and Karen is doing great mate xxx wishing all the best to your family

Gary C

[Triple Parts]

All heading in the right direction, good to hear

[sportster1250]

Hello Sarah, Malc and Julie.. This is such positive news.. Just copied it to Ania, who again, was asking Ians progress. You are all so very brave and the NHS are wonderful. Keep smiling and remember that tiny mustard seed... Love, Anne and David. Xx ps. Helloo to Callum. Xx

[Tilly H2C]

Thats good news, no, it's GREAT news,

Thanks for the updates Malc

[SAM]

Sounds reassuring.

[Kezsam1]

Me ans Samie still got everything crossed Malc ,

[malc87]

Sarah rang during the day but all the doctors/nurses were very busy so could not talk.
She was informed that Iain was still stable.

18.34PM yesterday

HES AWAKE!!!
Dr has just rung and they’ve reduced his sedation and he’s awake.
He’s responding to questions and coughing loads up.
He’s still on high oxygen 60% as they’ve upped it to help with coughing but he’s managing well.
They said he could still go back on vent if he tires but he’s done 2 hours so far and is doing really really well!!

18.35 yesterday

I can’t believe it.
He’s still too hoarse to talk to me but he’s awake!!
Can you ask Mo, Mike, ( Mikes DR mate who is on the frontline) what he’s experience is of people having to go back on them? X

Mo said that’s great news - and don’t be surprised if he goes back on the ventilator for a bit (most do), but the fact he has come off it and showed he can breathe etc is the key thing.
Means he is beating it and now it’s just about managing this stage
Once he’s done with the ventilator fully (maybe expect a bit of back and forth), they will focus on reducing his oxygen to lower levels (so he is not highly dependant on it).
After that he will move out of ICU to the ward, where they will focus on getting him off oxygen altogether.
Then the focus is on getting him home.
Most patients will be weak at first coming home due to lack of movement, so this will take a bit of time to get back moving.
Each step can take days to weeks (it really does depend on the patient), but sounds like given Iain’s progress the past few days he is on fast track pace.
Also he mentioned that sometimes it can take a bit for them to be able to talk (due to intubation tube), so don’t worry about that if it doesn’t happen immediately.

8.20AM today

Hi I rang at 5AM (as Callum had been up since 3.30AM till then!) and they said he was still very drowsy with some mild sedation to keep him settled.
But he was responding to commands and answering anything they asked.
They said they would ring me if he needed to go back on the vent and so far I’ve heard nothing xx

[Luke Sharp]

A very welcome update Malc. It looks like he is through the worst now (fingers crossed) and can imagine how Sarah and the rest of the family are feeling.

[Wessiedave]

Great news Malc, me and the missus are hoping for continued good news.

[Eric]

The news gets more positive everyday Thank God.

[Tiff]

Sounds really positive Malc
Hopefully he will be home soon

[Hal]

This is just great news to wake up to this morning. I hope he negotiates the rest of the road to full recovery with no setbacks. Reading this really gives one a different perspective on the preciousness of life.

[Craig T]

Fantastic news Malc. .....sounds like he is on the home straight.
I've learned far more about this dammed virus from this thread than any of the "doom and gloom" media we get constantly rammed at us. Thanks for sharing your story at what must be a difficult time. Keep it coming. .

[fieldsheer]

Fantastic news Malc. .....sounds like he is on the home straight.
I've learned far more about this dammed virus from this thread than any of the "doom and gloom" media we get constantly rammed at us. Thanks for sharing your story at what must be a difficult time. Keep it coming. .

I'll second that.

[H2R]

Excellent news! Really positive progress.

[Wolfie]

All the above sentiments and more too.. Great news!

[Olde Coney]

This is the news that we've been waiting for, I suspect there will be a long road ahead, but now every step will be from a much stronger base

[scouse]

Boss news
Some positive stuff amongst the doom and gloom

Gary and Jo

[TallyB]

Brilliant news Malc.

[Nige K]

Amazing News Malc you most all be so pleased.

[30yrs-on]

[Windy]

Brilliant news Malc

This has been massively educational so thank you for posting these hugely personal and emotional updates.

Windy