although he is making slow progress

The rounding Dr did say" Be prepared, it could get worse before it gets better".

Oh my.

no vent all night, but it has been a little difficult

He has trouble getting the mucus out. The breathing treatments and percussion therapy on the bed. But the Dr still plans on getting him to sit up and maybe out of the bed.  J tube is torn and needs to be replaced, but the Dr said it is not going to be painful for him.

The goal today is to get him UP so he can caugh better and start gtting that mucus out.