I need a hand to hold please - part 2

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My second thread. The first is awaiting deletion due to details that were in the thread.

Basically, my brother is in intensive care with multiple stab wounds, he is stable, but critical. So he could go either way.

At the moment it doesn't feel real to me, I feel like I'm in a soap or something! It's very surreal :(

Not much to update so far, he's still the same although he's now been paralysed again, the machine works better like that apparently.

Also, not sure if I mentioned before, he's on kidney dialysis too to give his kidneys a break because they got tired and packed up (according to them it's normal).

The docs sound on top of it all. Hope he continues to do well.

That is good news. I hope you are getting some rest along with the rest of your family.
Very best wishes.

Not much change today, still stable but critical. Also found out that his lungs will be resting for at least 3 weeks even before they begin healing!

I've been busy copying and pasting comments for his scrap book, got 6 full sides of A4 so far and that isn't even half of his get well messages

3 weeks! Wow.

:) That book will be something to show your DB when he wakes up.

Thinking of you and your family, I hope you're able to get some rest etc. xxx

Oh and he is having 2 of his chest drains removed tomorrow :) he has 3 in so 2 out is good news!

Cab't believe I forgot to mention that!

Great to hear that things are moving in the right direction - the NHS is truly amazing, as is your brother's will to live :)

Continuing to think of your brother and family.

Are we allowed to know your brothers first name - makes it seem more personal to be able to call him by name rather than "your brother". I understand if due to the police etc you are not allowed to.

Wow, 3 weeks! Hope he stays well during that time.

I don't see why not, his name is in the papers etc, his name is David.

Best wishes to you, your family and David today Cunny. That's great news about the chest drains.

Fantastic news about David! Your family and David are still in my thoughts, I have been asking my dd to look over him for you. X

Brilliant news about your bro. Not sure which hospital in Manc but I drove past MRI and give him a wave!

Still thinking of you all. 2 drains out is great news, things are clearly improving even though it will take a while. And yes, gawd bless the NHS!

How is David today? I hope he is continuing to improve. Remember to look after yourself too. David is in the best place he can be. You need to look after yourself too.

How is David today? Hoping he is on the up and keep yourself well x

Slight improvement today, he's had 2 of his drains removed and his oxygen levels are all good. He's still stable and they need him to poo :o

Poo? I was going to say it's the least of his worries, but clearly it isn't'.
David, your will to survive is incredible and amazing. Keep up the good work.

Great to hear the news Cunny, keep posting, lots of people are thinking of him.

Wow what a difference a few days make....we were praying for his survival and now the hope is for him to poo! Come on David, you can do it!

So pleased for you and your family that David keeps improving.

I know! Isn't it amazing? Apparently the consultant has 'had a prod' so it shouldn't be long. Lovely. . . .

Had a prod . A friend of ours is a recto/colon consultant. He is known as the shite doctor in our house.

:o at shite doctor!

My mum has just sent me an update,
Update. David in ward instead of sideroom as he doesn't need isolating now. Still heavily sedated but 'light'...he was flickering his eyelids n moving his arm n i asked if he could hear me to squeeze my hand n he squeezed very lightly! He's one of the sickest patients in the UK....a level 4. All Ecmo patients are level 4 n when they come off Ecmo n go on to just ventilator they level 3. All the consultants just had meeting about him and he's making good progress.

Great news, been thinking of you all. Hoping the improvements continue.