patient update

The patient has a form of mono called Epstein Barr Virus. This is making his healing process take longer. He has not had fever in several days. Today he will get the drain out and oral pain meds instead of IV pain meds. Maybe tomorrow he can go home.

The Patient

Brad is in some pain of course (he did have his stomach area cut open). The doctor is pleased with surgery and has now allowed him to have clear liquids. The problem that is occuring is a high fever. They have done a chest x-ray but we have not received the results. They also did a urine test that turned out fine. They took some more blood for other tests this morning. Hopefully they will determine why he has this fever soon.

Keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Surgery is Over!!

Brad is out of surgery. We have not seen him yet. The doctor said he took out 7-8 inches of his colon. The portion of the colon that was inflammed was almost obstructed. The doctor was glad he got it out. Brad will be thankful he did not have to get a colostomy. The doctor said he will have a draining tube for five days or so. He will be in the hospital another week and then several weeks at home. The surgeon says that he will not be eating anything for a few days and then he will be on a strict liquid diet.
We are very thankful for the surgeon and his team! We pray that Brad has an easy recovery.

Surgery Time Set

After reviewing the CT scan the doctor decided that Brad needed another day of antibiotics to help clear the infection. The smaller the infection the better chance for no colostomy and easier healing. The surgery will be tomorrow (Sunday) around 8:00am. We are thankful it was not last night because the surgeon had already done 7 surgeries that afternoon/evening. We want him to be fresh.


We took Brycen to see Brad today and both of them perked up! I know they were glad to see each other.

Please continue to pray for Brad, the doctors, and our family.

bradupdates.blogspot.com

YES this time it is Brad. He really doesn't have his own blog but I feel like he should. As many of you know he has been trying to figure out what "sickness" he has had the past three weeks. He has been treated for sinus infection, kidney stone, and inflammed colon (diverticulities). Well apparently his diverticulities has created a hole in his colon. After some tests this morning the doctor called and said come immediately to the hospital. He was admitted and will have surgery tomorrow morning to remove a portion of his colon. Once again we ask for a little extra prayer!!! Hopefully 2009 will be a smooth sailing year for us. We are so thankful to have been blessed with Brycen and can't wait until Brad feels better so we can do family things again.

I will update after his surgery tomorrow. He will be in the hospital a week and then have 2-3 weeks of recovery at home. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

What can I do now?

Brycen is almost six months....
He can scoot across the floor.
He tries to crawl.
He gets really red cheeks by the end of the day (suggestions???).
He smiles and laughs (a lot at his daddy).
He has a routine.

He always sits up.

He really wants to stand up.

He likes to try to use his sippy cup.
He absolutely LOVES to eat.
He drools ALL day (no teeth yet).
He enjoys bath time.
He CAN sleep through the night (doesn't always do it though).
He has spent the night at both grandparents houses.

Just For Fun

Brycen is a much happier baby now that he feels normal again!