Excellent news. Michael had the "trachy" - the breathing tube inserted directly into his windpipe - removed this morning. Assuming he does not have any problems now in keeping his windpipe clear by himself, the next steps will presumably be for him to take food and then drink progressively through his mouth, rather than directly into the stomach through the peg. Mike is getting closer to his goal of coffee and coke. He also has his eye on a steak (further out) at Phillip's new restaurant -- Lonestar.
Still no visitors please, as Michael is still having to take things quietly.
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Fantastic to read of your progress Mike over the last few weeks, all the very best. Greetings to you Bryce
Stuart Shepherd (from LECG)
Mike ,
glad to hear the coffee and coke fiiiiiiiiiixes are a near reality Im cutting mine down!!!Just departing on my morning walk 34 here today !!Susi
Hey Mike- well done on your progress, there's such a difference to your daily posts a few weeks ago to now. Leaps and bounds!
Good to hear you're getting closer to that coffee. I know how fantastic they taste with a 24 hour delay between the one I have each morning- can only imagine how incredible it will taste to you.
Keep up the progess.
Lou :-)
Hi Mike,
It's been a long time since I last left a note and you've come a huge way.
Keep it up buddy.
Love to the rest of team Wilkinson.
Nicholas
Sydney, Australia
Good to hear the progress is going so well at the moment. And nice to see that you can be quiet and restful! Keep it up boy, we're all watching day by day to see the miracle continuing.
From your workmates
Hi Mike (and family) I am thrilled to hear of your progress, I check on how you are doing from work every few days and am so pleased to read about the jumps in your progress over the recent weeks (although not at all surprised given the energy and determination you approach life with).
PS you have a top family too! that counts for a lot.
Kim B (Kylies friend from Napier)
Hi, Wilkinsons,
Wow - the trachy-be-gone has finally happened. Good show, Michael - now you can again appreciate food and drink and hospital fare!
Vaughans @ Vancouver.
Hi Mike, Such great news of life without the trach. Must feel wonderful to be able to make some noise of your own! Shannon the 'speechie' sends her best and she understands the process of your recovery with swalowing etc. Rae, the 'teacher' would love to take over some of the reading to you, she reads an awesome story. Doug and I are sooo amazed with your progress, must be the combination of Wilkinson and Brown genes, they are good stock.
All our best with your continued success, lots of love to you and your support team, got to love those parents and siblings eh?!
the Carters, Nelson, Canada
Hey Mike,
Great to hear you are doing well mate, the progress you've made over the past few weeks has been astounding, you're a real inspiration! Will continue to keep praying for you bud, I look forward to hitting some hills with you when i'm back in NZ (whenever that may be!)
Take care bro,
Raj
Pleased to hear the trachey is out, Mike, & your appetite (albeit caffeine & meat) is there. Think the hospital staff will have other ideas - perhaps a milkshake to start with - ENJOY!
Margaret G
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