Update on Sandie Birdsall

Sandie Birdsall has had her ups and downs since entering a Minnesota ICU on Monday, December 1. Her husband, Brent, posts regularly to his Facebook page about Sandie’s condition. She still in the ICU.

At 11:23 this morning, Brent posted the following:

Sandie just underwent her fifth angiogram. Her doctor said tomorrow’s angiogram should be her last. She also had an angiogram last night and the doctor has been satisfied with the results. They go in initially to observe the blood vessels, using a special dye. They want to measure the level of vascular constriction/spasm. Then they apply a special med that relaxes/enlarges the vessels, thus allowing better blood flow.

Her vital signs have been improving. Her rest was better last night. She communicates well with her eyebrows, shoulder shrugs, and toe wiggles. She is still intubated (a machine assures that her breathing is steady and not stressful), but the doctor also talks about getting her off that machine in a day or so.

Yesterday the doctor mentioned (not promised) that Sandie may be out of ICU by the end of the week. I’m hopeful that she has come through the worst of it. I’m still not ready to hang out the “Mission Accomplished” banner; that will have to wait until we get her home.

For you dear friends who have been faithfully praying, I want you to know that Sandie shows all the signs of being on the upswing of the recovery process. Thanks again for your love and concern. It means so much to Sandie, myself and the whole family.

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