Day 3 - Post Brain Drain Surgery

Hi!

Well, today was a blissfully uneventful day ... I kind of needed one of those. Jimmy continues to be alert and actually seemed less confused. He still is most confused about where he is and why he is here, but he gets the answers correct some of the time. I guess if he needed to forget something, that would be the best thing to forget!

When I came in this morning, they had removed the drain that was put in when they did the surgery to drain the excess fluid from his brain last Friday. That was the next step needed to get the balloon angiogram done. It definitely sounds like that will be done this week, but I have not yet received a confirmed date or time. So, I will still have to wait to share that with you.

Jim did receive physical therapy today, which is always good to tucker him out so that he can sleep well at night. I would expect that he will be getting another swallow evaluation done soon, which if passed, will allow him to lose the feeding tube. He will be one happy camper when that thing is gone and no longer hanging from his nose! I really think that he should be able to pass enough to at least get back to the thickened liquids and pureed food -- let's hope so!

Jimmy continues to be adorable and one of the ICU 'favorites'. He is never at a loss for words, even if some of the ones he chooses are a little nonsensical at times, which helps to keep the conversation very interesting. He's doing a good job of keeping a smile on my face.

Bless everyone for always asking how I am holding up, but I am doing great -- as long as Jimmy keeps doing great! So, the big thing to look forward to this week is Jim passing that balloon angio with flying colors this time. The doctors are optimistic, but they need the proof before taking the next step. I guess by now you've all figured out what to pray for ... you're doing a great job! I'll be sure to let you know when I have more information and details. Be talking to you again tomorrow!

Love and blessings,
Krissy