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Anyone else have a trache?
So I’m currently in the hospital with a new trache in and the goal from the very beginning was to get better and get the trache out. The last step before we can take it out is to cap it off completely for 72 hours. The longest I’ve been able to do is 6 hours. It honestly feels like the trache itself is in the way. It’s definitely not secretions. I’m wondering if anyone here has been through the same thing as me or something similar? Is it even possible for the trache itself to be in the way? If so, what do I do?
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Sorry to hear you’re going through this. I don’t have advice for you, but wanted to share one of my favorite SMA News Today articles by Halsey Blocher. Even though I don’t know what led to your situation, I know others have had similar experiences. Hugs to you! A hospital stay is never fun.
smanewstoday.com
It’s Time to Stop Stigmatizing Lifesaving Tracheostomy Tubes
A commercial uses tracheostomy tubes as a scare tactic to prevent people from smoking. Columnist Halsey Blocher explains why this is harmful.
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Sending you lots of strength. 💛 Sorry to hear you’re in this situation. I hope someone can point you in the right direction.
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