Some updates:
We have had good days and bad days the last few weeks. Heather's numbers would be great (ICP's - see above for explan.).. then, they would just flip with no explanation. On September 8th, the Dr's decided to wean Heather off of her sleepy time meds and see how she does waking up. She continued on fentanyl (hardcore narc) in small amounts, but did great waking up. Her eyes were a bit cloudy but got clearer and clearer. She was focused and moving around her left side a ton. the right is still sleeping. So, things were well for most of last week.. they took out the ICP monitor
(Think "Matrix")She was starting to look better.. the ICP's apparently were reading high because the sensor had moved around a bit..
Angiogram # Million came back and was good. A little area of damage, but nothing severe.
She started to respond to simple commands. Fist= No, Open hand= Yes
Then.. they decided it was time to remove the Vent tube.. well... didn't go quite as planned.. they removed the tube and instantly her throat swelled.. luckily, her Dad was in the room and ran out to get some help. They decided it was best to do this:
So, now she has a lovely new addition to her neck.
she is in good spirits. Pretty restless (wouldn't you be if you were laying there for that long).. but as beautiful as ever. The Dr's came in today and had to do a few more staples on her head to close up some of the incision from the skull surgery..
Physical therapy has been working with her, she gets frustrated but she is working hard. they are hoping to move her out of ICU on Monday and get her onto the rehab floor to start that process.
She is an amazing woman and so loved. She is lucky to be surrounded by amazing people taking care of her, Jax and Har.
*********** Just a reminder-
Hope for Heather Concert--- Friday, Sept 24th 7 pm
Germania Pavilion 5243 s. Murray Parkway (1072 w.)
The road is looking better, but she still needs prayers!!
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