How many have had intubation or trachetomy as part of their treatment?

[LisaMarie]

I have been intubated for surgery serveral times but they always use a LMA tube, this tube is much smaller and doesn't go as deep. As far as the trach goes I have come really close to having one done by EMT's in an ambulance but they were able to open my airway. I am so thankful they did not have to do it because I have heard horror stories about emergency trachs. They really can go wrong and do a lot of damage. My ENT feels like this should be the last resort and I agree. I carry an inhaler to open my airway and use a nebulizer anytime I have the slightest respiratory problem. I also flush my sinuses daily to clear mucos and phlegm. I go to Mayo-Rochester in March and see the Subglottic Stenosis Specialist and I can't wait. I am hoping we can do someting surgically to open airway more permanently.
Jodi

Who are you seeing....i am at mayo now...lovey snow we r having

[coffeelover]

I live close to Rochester and I dont find the snow lovely at all. Try shoveling with stenosis....talk about short of breath. Best of luck at Mayo Lisa Marie and jtausan, I hope you get your airway problem solved soon

[drz]

i was intubated for 3 weeks in intensive care

How long did it take for you to recover from this? It seems not many here have needed intubation as part of their treatment. I wrote out a post about my intubation experience but it ended up being 1500 words so decided it would be better for Marta's book.

[jtausan]

Hi LisaMarie,
How is it going at Mayo? I have appts on March 16 and 17 at Mayo. I am seeing Dr. Specks and Dr. Kasperbauer. Dr. Kasperbauer is the throat specialist. Who are you seeing? I hope the weather is a little better by March 16 but I won't get my hopes up. I live in SD tho so I am use to the snow. As a matter of fact we are suppose to get 3-7 inches from tonight to tomorrow night. UGH. I am ready for winter to be over!! Good luck to you LisaMarie, let us know how it goes.
Jodi