Charlie’s Story

Site created on December 10, 2021

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October 2-admitted to Lakewood Hospital, testing positive for covid pnuemonia
October 3-flew to Sanford hospital covid ICU
October 13-put on the vent
October 21-transferred to standard ICU, still on the vent
November 3-temporary tracheotomy, still on vent
November 28-first breaths on own with the vent as back up in case
December 17-transferred to Vibra rehab, still on vent
December 21-removed tracheotomy, oxygen through nasal canula 3 L
January 5- transferred to PAM rehab, 2L oxygen
January 6-1 L oxygen. Stood for first time with walker

Newest Update

Journal entry by Diane Wachlin

Just a quick update…Charlie saw the cardiologist a couple weeks ago, just as a precaution with the heart regulator medication he was put on for the aphib he had in ICU. Doctor said he absolutely did not need to continue with that! So the only meds he takes is for indigestion and his vitamins! He goes in for a stress test to make sure everything is good after meds out of system. His big toe is starting to work but foot and leg swell after long days on his feet. But things still improving. He still has bad days, but who doesn’t? He has not been using oxygen at night anymore, which is fine. His oxygen has been running good.

Thank you again for everything everyone has done for us! He couldn’t have made it through without all your thoughts and prayers. And I wouldn’t have had my strength or courage without you all either! You mean the world to us!!! ❤️❤️❤️
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