So now we are at Monday the 27th of December, 2010. It has been four days. Orion continues to improve. His surgery consisted of relieving his cranial pressure by providing a drain a the base of the third ventricle and also two stent drains that come out of the top of his head. Things have gone so well that those drains have been closed off. After a few more hours he will get another cat scan, this time from "portable Jim" who operates a portable scanner that he can wheel right into Orion' s room. If things look good one of the drains will be removed today and the other tomorrow. He is also close to being able to get out of bed and wander dragging his equipment tree with around the halls of nicu but I get ahead of reality there. He looks good and answered all his test correctly this morning. Ate a huge breakfast.
Sally and I stayed in a hotel one block away last night because of the snowstorm. MGH plows the local streets and side walks so it was easy and quick to get back to him.
Steve and Sally, Orion: I have just read this blog and am in shock and also very relieved to hear that recovery is going well. How long will O be in the hospital? Do you have the pets and house all taken care of ? Is there anything I can do for any of you?
ReplyDeleteCall me when it is a good time, please. You are all in my heart!Marsha
What a shock!! I am so sorry that you have had such a horrible experience but glad to hear that the surgery went well. We will all hope for the best possible outcome. Keep us posted and give Orion my best wishes for a speedy recovery.
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Yikes! Glad to hear he's recovering well and hope everything goes smoothly now. Let us know if there's anything we can do to help.
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