This afternoon ~~ :)

They extubated Tanner at about 11 this morning. (took out his breathing tube) The first thing he said was "my momma." Then he cried just a bit. Then the nurse asked if she could do something, and his his brave voice he said "k" (meaning okay) The doctors think Tanner is very cooperative. I think they're quite impressed. They also took out the foley catheter. So, we're starting to get rid of tubes!! We might be able to take out his right JP drain sometime soon. But, the left one is still draining. Dr. Meyers says she seen them come out as early as 5 days, and as long as 5 months!!! I'm hoping sooner rather than later!!!

None of his cultures have grown anything and his white count is improving, so hopefully we are close to removing his sub-clavian line in his chest. His skin looks terrible under the dressing. The darn tape just destroys his skin.

They've got him on a carafate/epi/saline cocktail to help coat his stomach...more later, Tanner's calling!
Megan