Jim’s Medical Journal
& Other Stuff


The Medical Journal…

  • On the move

    On the move

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    Jim moved today from Rush to RML Specialty Hospital in Hinsdale. He will be here as long as it takes…

  • July 22, 2021

    July 22, 2021

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    Jim’s sister Joanne and his brother John have arrived in Chicago. Jim will be leaving Rush within the next week…

  • Back in Chicago

    Back in Chicago

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    Jim got an ambulance ride back to Chicago Saturday and is at Rush in the ICU. So much easier for…

  • New Trach

    New Trach

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    Jim had a new trach put in yesterday. All went well. He was weened off oxygen throughout the day and…

  • July 14, 2021

    July 14, 2021

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    Update from the last 2 days.Each day has been more of the same. Sleep is tough at night. Still trying…

  • July 12, 2021

    July 12, 2021

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    Lots of activity today. Jim didn’t have a great nights sleep. The vent being on caused more of the crap…

  • Good Morning!

    Good Morning!

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    Jim is continuing to have progress everyday. He is one of the few patients in the NICU (Neuro ICU) that…

  • July 10, 2021

    July 10, 2021

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    Saturday was another busy day for Jim. First full day with his new trach which is less invasive than the…

  • July 9, 2021

    July 9, 2021

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    Jim had his procedure today. They didn’t get started until about 2 and he was out about 4:30. Suzie said…

The Other Stuff…