Vi Update

I wanted to write a quick update on Vi. She is still recovering at Queen's Hospital while her care team is put in place and trained on how to operate the ventilator. We're busy getting the house organized and set up which includes ordering all of the equipment we'll need. Vi is scheduled to be discharged on Monday the 22nd so this is a very busy week. Please email me if you would like to know her room number to visit. She loves the company!

Vi Update

Last Sunday, Malia and Jan took Vi to the emergency room when they observed that she had breathing difficulties. She was intabated (a tube inserted into her throat so she could breathe) and placed in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit). This morning (Wednesday), she had the tracheostomy operation. The surgeon performing the operation was hand picked and had completed the New Zealand Ironman Triathlon with Vi over 6 years ago! The anesthesiologist was also a co-athlete with Vi who had volunteered for the operation. It all went well.

All of this was in accordance with Vi’s wishes. She now can fully recline to sleep. Her body is getting all the oxygen she needs without any concern for CO2 buildup.

She will likely be at Queen’s Hospital for a number of weeks while preparations are made for her home care.

She is surrounded by her family. We will keep you posted on her progress.