Yesterday was a milestone day in Madeline’s recovery. She has been completely off the ventilator since Sunday, so the vent was officially taken out of her room in the morning. Another piece of equipment is gone, as the final drainage tube was removed from her chest. Madeline’s trach tube was also replaced with a smaller trach tube. This smaller tube is now attached to a speaking valve that allows her to talk! While her voice is still a little weak, she sounds very much like her old self. Madeline also received the wonderful news that her biopsy report came back favorable with no signs of rejection!
While those advancements alone are amazing, there are more exciting next steps on the horizon. On Monday, Madeline will be moved from her current room in the main building of the UPMC campus to a rehabilitation unit in another connected building. When Madeline moves, she will be leaving the hospital gowns behind and trading them in for her own comfortable clothes. She expects to be in the rehab unit for about the next two weeks. During that time, Madeline will be spending 4 to 5 hours per day out of her room for rehab. She hopes to have the feeding tube and the trach tube removed within the next week.
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Jane & Andy
2/11/2017 09:48:13 am
So many great things are happening! Proves the power of prayer and the power of Madeline's determination and her positive attitude.
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Jane Iannetta
2/11/2017 09:49:18 am
Wonderful update and steady progress Madeline! Prayers continue for your continued recovery and for your family as they await the updates, improvements, and next step in your rehabilitation! You truly are an inspiration!
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Cumberland (and Narragansett) Reilly
2/11/2017 09:56:33 am
Great news !! Way to go Mad!!!
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Rosemary and Allen
2/11/2017 10:03:12 am
Hi Mad,
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Candy and Sheri
2/11/2017 10:51:21 am
Simply amazing! So happy to hear all of this! Keep the momentum going.
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2/11/2017 11:02:09 am
The "fighting Irish" lass is on her way ..🍀🍀🍀......to be so unincombered must feel great.....and looking forward to ditching those hospital gowns will be terrific .....bet Jim and you are thrilled for the next room "upgrade" ...keep up your good work and will keep you in thought and prayers🙏🏻🙏🏻⛪️ Tom and Nancy
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Diane McG
2/11/2017 11:03:38 am
Wonderful news, Madeline! You are a champ!!
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Ginny Loontjens
2/11/2017 11:44:43 am
Wonderful news about your biopsy. Glad you are making such wonderful progress... Still keeping you in my thoughts and prayers..
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Gayle Kairnes
2/11/2017 11:58:15 am
Wonder woman, you are the best! Bonnet Shores is calling you! xoxoxo
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big cuz Paula
2/11/2017 11:58:23 am
WOW! What wonderful news!!! So glad you are doing so well. Wish I could be there to cheer you on.
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Deb Rowley
2/11/2017 11:59:32 am
This is so fantastic!!!! We are all so thrilled. I hope the view in your new room is better than the last and that all your prayers are answered in Gods time.
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Marion gaudioso
2/11/2017 01:19:37 pm
You are a wonder women. So happy for you and your family. God Bless you
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Jeanne LaBelle
2/11/2017 01:57:15 pm
Such wonderful news!
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Dan Kavanagh
2/11/2017 03:16:44 pm
Great news Madeline. You go girl. So happy for you and Jim and the whole support group. Love ,prayers, and support are so important and all involved can share in your rewards and happiness. Love Dan
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The Matt Colliers
2/11/2017 06:28:33 pm
We pray for you daily! We send our love!! And can't wait for more positive updates!
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Kelly Collier
2/11/2017 06:48:57 pm
Wow!! What great news!! Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Xo
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Debbie and Dana
2/11/2017 07:00:30 pm
Such GREAT news. You are my hero Madeline. You just needed to wait for those special lungs. Love hearing of all the positive progress you are making. You'll be home in no time!!
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Mary Kilmartin
2/11/2017 07:24:03 pm
Amazing!
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Joan and Pat
2/11/2017 09:54:36 pm
Madeline, you never cease to amaze us! After a couple of weeks in rehab, you will be dancing on the tables sooner than you ever thought possible! We are cheering you on every step of this miracle journey! All POSITIVE thoughts and prayers ALWAYS.
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PJ Raymond
2/11/2017 10:41:21 pm
You are amazing Madeline! My prayers continue to come as well as positive energy! So happy for you 😘!!
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Mary Feeney
2/12/2017 05:02:43 am
Dearest Madeline...through those wonderful ly written blogs..I feel your strenght of mind and body taking the steps that are walking you home to Bonnet Shores ...x Mary
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Denny and Jane
2/12/2017 08:40:10 am
Thrilled to hear this fantastic news! God Bless you,Jim and Family☘️
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Alison bussolini
2/12/2017 09:53:13 am
I'M PRAYING AND THINKING OF YOU OFTEN!!
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Virginia King Colabella
2/12/2017 02:30:22 pm
Wonderful news! All of our prayers are being answered for you and your family! Keep up the good work!
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Diana & Pat Murphy
2/12/2017 07:00:20 pm
Once again Mad, you continue to amaze all of us. You've moved along at such a great pace.You must be a model patient! You have such determination! Will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers,as well as Jim and entire family!
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Camy
2/12/2017 09:56:52 pm
Madeline, you are my hero! So happy to hear such good news!
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Paula Kavanagh Malmstrom
2/13/2017 11:59:46 am
This is such wonderful news!! We are so happy to hear how well she is doing. Continued prayers and best wishes coming your way from Canada. Love, Bengt, Paula and Michael Malmstrom
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Frank and Cindy Foley
2/13/2017 02:24:58 pm
So glad to hear the great news!!! Stay positive and you'll be back in no time!!! Frank is the poster child for "senior" liver transplants at Tampa General Hospital. Who would have thought he'd be hanging out (sipping a Coke) and reveling at Stan's in Goodland yesterday? We'll be looking for you there and at our old haunts soon!!! All our best fir a speedy recovery.
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Madeline
2/23/2017 08:43:52 pm
Thanks Cindy and Frank,. Glad Frank is doing so well. Hope to see you soon in town. And next fall at Stan's!
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