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Re: Trach ?????

Posted by Moose on July 03, 2002 at 10:55:13:

In Reply to: Trach ????? posted by Insomnia Sally on July 02, 2002 at 15:36:45:

I wanted to respond to your post. I just went through a trach, what they told me was a flap trach where they use the skin as a lining for the trach. This proceedure was preformed on June 20th, so I am about 2 weeks out. I will try to answer your questions...

1. What are the negatives? Things you can no longer do, etc

A. At first there is alot of maintenance involved. Cleaning the stoma and trach. The nursing/hospital staff will work with you to teach you how to care for your trach. I have already seen a decline in the amount of fluids in my trach. The biggest concern is after surgery to prevent infection.

B. Talking without covering your trach is difficult, but I have caught on to talking a bit. Also I had a UPPP at the same time, so I had a double whammy, voice is coming back strong now.

2. . Does the trach interfere with swallowing food, pills, etc.?

A. I have had little problems with this.

3. 3. How long does it take to get back on your feet after the surgery?

A. Plan on staying in the hospital a few days (I stayed 5). They will want to watch you to make sure your doing ok breathing ect. Also to teach you on trach care. I was up and walking the second day. It just gets better. I can say that after about 2 weeks, I am able to get around fine, but tire a bit.

Hope that helps, and by the way, the feeling you describe about being elated and worried at the same time was exactly how I felt. I am getting some great sleep in now. There is a payback. Best of luck!

Moose

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