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2122 days ago

So the doctors last night told me what had happened and it was that I have had lung failure.So the said that I will be in a few more weeks on a tracheotomy ...Read more

So the doctors last night told me what had happened and it was that I have had lung failure.So the said that I will be in a few more weeks on a tracheotomy and after a few weeks they are going to try and remove it.

Kelly Stoll Zoe,
There are simply no words. I'm sorry to heat that this happened, though hopefully now they can m ... Read more

Kelly Stoll Zoe,
There are simply no words. I'm sorry to heat that this happened, though hopefully now they can move forward and help you begin to feel better. Treat yourself with kindness. May the next weeks go well, and your continued care bring you healing. Keeping you in my thoughts and wishing you the best.

Susan Lynn Zoe - I'm so sorry to hear that. But, we're here with you. I'm glad you feel well enough to keep us ... Read more

Susan Lynn Zoe - I'm so sorry to hear that. But, we're here with you. I'm glad you feel well enough to keep us updated. Hope you're getting tender loving care from the medical team while you're on this extended stay. Stay positive. You will get better.

Steven Methot Zoe, does that mean 2 more weeks in the hospital?

Zoe Wiggall Steven it could be that or more.

Catie B Oh Zoe, that is really tough news. My heart goes out to you and I'm so sorry. Praying for you.

Rita Savelis I'm sorry that you have to go through this. I spent a month in hospital after OHS, and having afteref ... Read more

Rita Savelis I'm sorry that you have to go through this. I spent a month in hospital after OHS, and having aftereffects to deal with is hard. Unexpected things happen as your body and other organs deal with the trauma of surgery. Wishing you some peace as you deal with this and hoping the few more weeks turns into one week instead.

Rose Madura So sorry to hear this. I know how hard it is to have to remain jn th d hospital. I was in for a tot ... Read more

Rose Madura So sorry to hear this. I know how hard it is to have to remain jn th d hospital. I was in for a total of 24 days over a period of 2 months. I was amazed at how much the trauma to my body affected my recovery. Praying for peace for you and hope you "turn the corner soon. "

Debbie Chatzky Prayers for answers and a complete recovery!

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2123 days ago

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With the choice I was given I thought it would be easier with the tracheotomy to stay another couple of days and keep getting monitored.The doctors are still ...Read more

With the choice I was given I thought it would be easier with the tracheotomy to stay another couple of days and keep getting monitored.The doctors are still unsure on what is causing the breathing difficulties after the operation.

Anna Jones I think you made a wise decision. Sending prayers that your breathing issues resolve quickly.

Susan Lynn Zoe- I agree with Anna. You'll feel more confident when you're able to go home. Sending you positiv ... Read more

Susan Lynn Zoe- I agree with Anna. You'll feel more confident when you're able to go home. Sending you positive thoughts and prayers. ❤

Catie B Hoping you heal more and more each day. Sending prayer, too.

Rose Madura Yes, I agree as well. Hopefully they will get it figured out and you can work on your recovery. Plea ... Read more

Rose Madura Yes, I agree as well. Hopefully they will get it figured out and you can work on your recovery. Please keep us posted.

Kelly Stoll Zoe, I am sorry you had to make such a difficult decision. May they figure out what is causing you co ... Read more

Kelly Stoll Zoe, I am sorry you had to make such a difficult decision. May they figure out what is causing you complications and in the meantime, may you also receive outstanding comfort and care.

Chris Purvis Hey Zoe-I saw something similar when I was in the ICU 2 weeks ago. There was a lady that couldn’t c ... Read more

Chris Purvis Hey Zoe-I saw something similar when I was in the ICU 2 weeks ago. There was a lady that couldn’t come off the vent and they tried over and over but kept failing. Finally after they reviewed some notes and brought in more brain power they figured it out and got her off of it. It was great to see and I felt relief for her. Praying they get you off soon so that you can go home and start recovering.

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2124 days ago

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Today was another attempt to take my tracheotomy out but it failed.So my options are to stay in hospital for another few days where the doctors will try again ...Read more

Today was another attempt to take my tracheotomy out but it failed.So my options are to stay in hospital for another few days where the doctors will try again or I can go home tomorrow with the tracheotomy still in.I am not sure what to do as I want to go home from the hospital.

Catie B That is rough, for sure, Zoe. Have they determined the source of your breathing problems yet? I'm so ... Read more

Catie B That is rough, for sure, Zoe. Have they determined the source of your breathing problems yet? I'm so sorry you're dealing with this complication and I hope you'll be able to go home soon.

Susan Lynn Sorry to hear that, Zoe. Make the choice that's right for you. 💟

Rita Savelis Hospitals are not fun places, but sometimes we have to stay longer. I feel for you. It's a hard decis ... Read more

Rita Savelis Hospitals are not fun places, but sometimes we have to stay longer. I feel for you. It's a hard decision.

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2124 days ago

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After a couple of weeks in hospital tomorrow I can hopefully return home.So that means today the doctors Are going to try and take the tracheotomy out so it’s ...Read more

After a couple of weeks in hospital tomorrow I can hopefully return home.So that means today the doctors Are going to try and take the tracheotomy out so it’s easier going home. Fingers crossed it’s a success this time.

Kathy Blank Hoping all goes well and you get to return home soon, Zoe!

Penelope Bodek Fingers crossed and prayers said!

Marie Myers Hoping you get home soon. You have been through a lot!

Chris Purvis Hope so Zoe! That would be really great news for sure.

Steven Methot Hurrah!

Susan Lynn Sending positive thoughts and wishing you a speedy recovery at home!

Rose Madura Hopefully you can go home tomorrow. I pray everything goes well for you from here on out. You have ... Read more

Rose Madura Hopefully you can go home tomorrow. I pray everything goes well for you from here on out. You have been through a lot.

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2124 days ago

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I had open heart surgery a couple of weeks ago and my biggest struggle was coming off the ventilator in icu and the pain of the tubes getting taking out.As ...Read more

I had open heart surgery a couple of weeks ago and my biggest struggle was coming off the ventilator in icu and the pain of the tubes getting taking out.As I had trouble on the ventilator when tried to take my off it 2 times it failed and I ended up getting a tracheotomy and still have one today.It was not that scary an experience and the tracheotomy is not as bad as people think.

Steven Methot Here's hoping things stabilize! The Royal's a good hospital and I'm sure they have you well looked a ... Read more

Steven Methot Here's hoping things stabilize! The Royal's a good hospital and I'm sure they have you well looked after.

Zoe Wiggall Thank you Steven

Steven Methot I would love to be able to sneak in with a pint to share, but I think the porters would frown on that ... Read more

Steven Methot I would love to be able to sneak in with a pint to share, but I think the porters would frown on that as would the nurses and doctors and...

Zoe Wiggall I would love a pint right now

Steven Methot How is today going for you Zoe?

Zoe Wiggall Just the same thanks Steven the doctors tried to take out my tracheotomy 2 times but failed as I stru ... Read more

Zoe Wiggall Just the same thanks Steven the doctors tried to take out my tracheotomy 2 times but failed as I struggled.So going home tomorrow if I am better with the tracheotomy in still.

Steven Methot Zoe, can they send you home with oxygen?

Zoe Wiggall Yeah Steven I just would rather be at home than in hospital

Zoe Wiggall Steven I am going to stay in at least another week

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