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BARRETT CRAIG
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  • Arlington, VA
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At 3:48pm on October 15, 2010, Mack D Jones, MD, SAAN said…
How's it going? I've been wondering about you and your adventure.
At 3:34pm on December 2, 2009, Mack D Jones, MD, SAAN said…
Barrett, it's great to hear you are doing well. Welcome back to the living.
I don't think you should try forcing anything larger than 6 unless your ENT is in agreement. Later when you are well healed it might be possible to get an 8 to go, but I wouldn't try it without passing it by your ENT first. Besides, I don't believe you can get a larger stent, or anything for that matter from Boston Med, without a prescription. Don't forget that over time there will be some natural in-growth of the skin lining the opening which may help tighten to seal. After you've well healed and you still have bothersome air leak when talking, then I would see your ENT and ask him about an 8 for daytime use. I like the slightly smaller stent at night to allow for some in-growth.
The permanent plug is a minor nuisance if you nap during the day. I just switch it with my open stent, it's quick and easy. You can always cut your open stent shorter if you wish, but extra length is not a big issue for night time use. You don't want to cut it so short that it can be inhaled. That's a no-no. Mine protrudes about an inch and a half.
The mucous outside is good. That means it's not inside where you don't want it. Keeping your trach clear is essential. I do a check and cleanse, if necessary, during a regular bathroom visit. It's never been a problem for me.
At 2:40pm on December 1, 2009, 99 said…
hi barrett and welcome
At 12:08pm on October 23, 2009, Mack D Jones, MD, SAAN said…
Make sure you and your ENT surgeon are in full agreement on the details of your surgery before you go under the knife. Did he get a chance to call Dr Sam Mickelson?
At 12:05pm on October 23, 2009, sleepycarol said…
Welcome to the forum.

Here you will find caring patients and professionals that care about your health. Sleep apnea can be deadly and with the help and support of this group, I have been able to be 100% compliant and improve my health.

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