Day 1 Post-Surgery

Thank you for all of your overwhelming love and support! Please keep the prayers coming. I don't think it's unusual for there to be some hiccups along the way, and we are having a few with David. Too much cerebrospinal fluid was starting to collect and put lots of pressure on his brain, so late last night they did a endoscopic third ventriculostomy to remove the pressue.  He had gone from knowing who I was, where we were, etc., to not even knowing me, and becoming less responsive.  His vision is also not clear.  They took him for an MRI last night, and another this afternoon, this time with contrast. Later tonight I should hear back on the results.  Dr. Friedman is not ruling out the possibility of going in again to correct any problems that the MRI might be showing.  They are keeping him heavily sedated to help in the healing process, but when he is awake, he knows who I am now, since having the ventriculostomy.

I am trying to keep my faith strong and stay positive.  Thank you for your prayers - please don't stop!  I'll post an update either later tonight or tomorrow.  With much love and gratefulness,

MRI Update

 It looks like some of the issues David was having last night were due to a small stroke.  It is affecting his vision and some slight weakness on his right side.  A little bump in the road, but one we'll just get to the other side of and work through.  I have read your messages aloud to him, and he has really enjoyed them.  Even laughed at some.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!