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Wednesday Afternoon Update

They've decided to do the Lumbar Drain to relieve the pressure in her brain. This will hopefully allow her optic nerve to begin healing and prevent the pressure from building up so much again. They're hoping to perform the procedure somewhat like an epidural using a local anesthesia. If that doesn't work then they'll intubate her and completely sedate her to complete it. I feel like this is a good thing and we're hopeful that it will relieve her back pain as well.

She won't be able to eat for the next few hours to prepare for the procedure, but she doesn't seem to be hungry so I guess her milk shakes will have to wait until later. ;)

Right now she's talking in her sleep about being the referee and how she's pausing the game and starting the game. Partly this is due to the multitude of medicines she's on, but she does usually talk in her sleep so that's not anything they're worried about.

If you could pray that this procedure goes well and that her doctors will be able to help her heal and recover that would be really appreciated! Thanks again for all the love and support and prayers!

~Wendee

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  1. ThelissaJanuary 11, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    Hey Wendee,

    I left a comment yesterday, but it didn't show for some reason.

    I hope you guys are holding up. It is as hard for mom as it is for child!!!:) Hang in there.

    I have had SEVERAL spinal taps and they are not fun! I do hope that it will relieve the pressure though. Then the not fun part will be worth it!

    Thinking about you!

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