Jim had a new trach put in yesterday. All went well. He was weened off oxygen throughout the day and kept his pulse oxygen level good the whole time.
The plan is that within a week he will be transferring to the ICU at Rush hospital in Chicago. After a little more strength is gained he will go to an in patient rehab facility.
He is still coughing up beach and the new trach does not allow him to talk. He gets a little stronger everyday. Jim still needs lots of prayers to get back the ability to move his body.
New Trach
Claudea Heise : Did they find that minnow yet? Seriously, been praying for you and your family and extremely happy for the progress shown.
•7/18/21
Tiffany Johnston : Hang in there, Jim. We are all praying for you and sending you strength to fight this battle. I miss all your facebook posts. I thoroughly enjoy your sense of humor and your sarcasm. It must have been in the water in the IC drinking fountains. One day at a time. Let any of us know if you need anything.
•7/18/21
Eric Schnabel : Hey Bosco family. Sending you healing thoughts from a classmate of Jim’s. As Carrie said below many of us would be willing to help now or when Jim is moved back to Chicago. Please reach out if something more than moral support might be of use – Eric Schnabel – […]
•7/18/21
Carrie Regan-Doran : Prayers are flooding in from the SICP crew. Dr. Kevin White is specialized in spinal recovery and passed on his contact info to me if he can be of any assistance. We also want to do a “pass the hat” to help where we can! Please provide a venmo or something like that. My number is […] if you are interested in Kevin’s information call me.
You are stronger than you think Bosco Family and you have so many prayers coming your way.
•7/18/21
Thomas Chalchoff : Was hoping to see you today, Jimmy, as I’ve been out of touch up in far north WI where I didn’t have much reception & couldn’t get on Caring Bridge until now. Keep the improvements going, Brother! I’ll see you soon.
P.S. Lawrence, Allmann & I are a little annoyed that you’re on this new weight loss plan and you’ll be the one in shape out of the 4 of us.
•7/18/21
Linda Lawrence : Glad to hear the new track procedure went well. Another ✅ in the plus column. We missed you yesterday at Bobby’s grad party. Many people there wanted updates and are praying for you. Keep up the fight and we will keep prayers and positive vibes coming. ❤️
•7/18/21
Ruby Mortell : Well, just when you thought you were done with the ‘hood… we will be pulling you back in at Rush!!!! Make sure to have your passport ready to get stamped– once you come south of Lake Street there will be a border entry point! Ha! Keep fighting the good fight, friend!!!
•7/17/21
Cheryl Story : Lots of prayers fir Jim and his family ❤️
•7/17/21
George Burdell : Keep working Jim! Look forward to having you rehab in Chicago.
•7/17/21