So they put the ICP monitor back in to check the pressure and drain excess fluid if the pressure gets to high. Once the Dr. inserted it in surgery he said the pressure was very high, so he drained some fluid out. This hopefully explains why Jackson was so ill this week. The Dr. also was able to adjust the setting on the shunt. By adjusting the setting and monitoring the pressure we can hopefully find the right setting that makes Jackson comfortable. He slept pretty good last night and today he has been better than any other day this week. He actually ate and drank some things today, which he had not done all week. His pressures are looking good and they have not had to drain anymore fluid after surgery (this is a good sign). He still gets kind of cranky but we think he is just sore from the surgerys and nothing major. He's not getting near the pain meds that he was so hopefully we are turning the corner.
Saturday, July 14, 2007
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Good news! Hopefully things are going to get much easier! You guys are still in my prayers!
Carmen
Het guys,We are so sorry to here about the set back, but it sounds like things are better today.We wish that you wrer alittle closer so we couldbe there to help you out.We hope that the blog will bring you guys, some help. We will be praying for Jackson as will as the two of you!We love you guys!!!Our thoughts and prayers always!!!!Love,Bob,Christy,Josh&Kelly
Sorry to hear about Jacksons set back. I pray that he gets better and is able to go home soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
hey there, i just got the website from my mom and i was just checking up on how Jackson was doing.. i really hope things start looking up for you guys. the whole family is thinking about you.
Love Jessi
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