Update on Tim (from Lis Tyroler)

Posted on: July 11, 2010
4 comments so far (is that a lot?)


Darling Often Awesome Soldiers,

This morning, Tim received a voluntary tracheostomy at Moses Cone Hospital. He is in recovery and when he woke up, he made the surgeon say, “It’s a boy!” Typical Tim, maintaining his sense of humor through the pain.

He is not currently able to speak but can communicate via communication board and his eyetracking computer, which he’s getting quite good at. Apparently, they plan on changing the cuff ASAP and will potentially speak even better due to more breath and energy.

I will keep you all updated as things progress!

All my love,

lis

4 Responses to “Update on Tim (from Lis Tyroler)”

  1. Heidi van Deutsch Says:
    July 20th, 2010 at 12:10 am

    Heidi here just checking on tim.. My brother todd 9 years into als lives with me I am his caregiver.
    just wondering how tim is doing.
    take good care,
    Thanks for all you do.
    heidi

  2. Matt Says:
    July 20th, 2010 at 4:34 pm

    Hey, Any update on Tim? Is he home? I’ve been following him on the site and hope he’s doing ok…

  3. Gary Guinn Says:
    July 21st, 2010 at 8:58 pm

    Tim is an inspiration to me and I’m sure to others who are living with ALS. We have the same goal: to spend a much time as we can with those who are important to us.

  4. admin Says:
    July 21st, 2010 at 9:52 pm

    Hey Matt,

    Tim is now home from the hospital recovering from his tracheotomy. He passed his swallow tests and they said he recovered really fast from surgery. He now has 24 hour care that is by his side. He is upbeat and ready for the next stage.

    Thanks for your concerns

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