I am back at home in Dunedin, it is late but I know and appreciate the number of people that are looking for updates here, so here are the facts.
She continues to be in alot of pain. Her body is almost rigid with the pain, and it is most severe in her neck and back. They gave her morphine today to help with that.
The fluid from her brain drain was looking very clear today. That is a good sign.
The physical therapist did get her up and out of bed today for a walk of about 50 feet. Then she sat in a chair for another half an hour. This wore her out.
When she rested she rested well, and she sleep most of the day. She did quite a bit today, and that is good as well.
They are now giving her medication to increase her blood pressure. The hope is that this will increase the blood flow around her brain, giving her more oxygen, and forcing the veins around the brain to open up. They are still restricting flow due to the vaso spasms.
Dr Mocco came and showed us pictures of the veins and arteries in Alysons head, and where the anurysm was. We saw what it looked like before, during and after the proceedure was done. It was very small.
For those of you familiar with such things here is the official diagnosis from the doctor.
Ruptured Left Posterior Inferior Cerebellam Artery Anurysm, causing the Subarachnoid hemorrhage. The fix was an endovascular coiling of the aneurysm.
We could also see how the Vaso Spasim was effecting everything in her head.
Mrs Murphy visited today, and she also got a phone call from Elyse Bridges just as soon as Elyse was back on US soil.
I am back in Dunedin tonight, and will be at work tomorrow. So tommorow there will only be one posting tomorrow night after I get the updates from Pauline who is spending another night at the hospital with Alyson.
Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers. Her spirits are high, and if we can just get past this tremendous pain, I think we will see the happy Alyson we all know, make a fast and great recovery.
AMEN TO THAT!!!
ReplyDeletePrayers for Alyson continue in a big way. Praying the pain will subside soon. God love her and give her healing is our prayer.
ReplyDeleteEzra 7:28 says, "And I was strengthened as the hand of the Lord my God was upon me,”
Throughout the scriptures, reference is made to the hand of the Lord. His divine assistance is evidenced over and over again. His powerful hands created worlds, and yet they were gentle enough to bless the little children.
To be in the hands of God would suggest that we are not only under His watchful care but also that we are guarded and protected by His wondrous power. He promises, ‘this too shall pass’.
Alyson has come through so much so we continue in prayer and in faith believing for her healing. We are assured of His presence in her life - so hand in hand, we pray & trust together.
From: Jerry and Patt Touchton
ReplyDeleteDon: Please tell Alyee we send our prayers and love and a hug. We were at the FMI final concert and had a nice visit with Alyee and Manny afterwards. It was a real treat! Thanks for the daily updates. Love to all you family!
Jerry & Patt