Recovering from Surgery

Posted by Steph in Chemo Round 3, Head Wound, Surgery, Tests, on Sunday, October 8. 2006 at 05:25

Asher is recovering from surgery well.

Another part the two surgeons wondered about last night (in the center area) was dead, so they did have to remove more. They told us the opening in the back of his head is 12cmx6cm (oh my!!) and the exposed bone is 2cmx2cm. They aren't sure if the bone is okay for sure yet (or if anything is happening on the other side at the dura). They did say it did not look worse than yesterday. They said his spinal fluid was crystal clear.

The plan is for Asher to go into surgery tomorrow (maybe 10am-ish) to have Integra DRT put on the open wound of his head. Right now he has a special dressing that is stapled to his head, and is expected to bleed some tonight. Just a note: they won't be doing any reconstructive type of surgery for awhile.

The neurosurgeon recommended no chemo for at least six weeks. Asher's oncologist will be consulted on that as well.

Can't think of much else. I wanted to say with Asher's counts up and his super long afternoon nap, he was sitting up and even almost smiled one time before surgery. He was playing Game Boy right before going down at 8pm. His morphine is keeping him comfortable. I'm staying with my boy again tonight....I just can't leave him right now.
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Kathleen - #1 - 2006-10-08 06:46 - (Reply)

Hold him tight.

Sleep well.

Lisa - #2 - 2006-10-08 07:56 - (Reply)

Keeping all of you in my heart and prayers tonight, and may God bless and keep you. A huge hug going out to Asher (((((((Asher)))))))) as well as his entire family!

Love and hugs....

Michelle Adams - #3 - 2006-10-08 16:49 - (Reply)

Oh fiddle! I had no idea any of this was going on! I'm so glad that he's feeling better now and sitting up some. So glad you were both able to be together at the hospital with him! So thankful that they figured out it was that spot that was making him so unwell and can now treat it! So very sorry that it had to happen though! Sending up lots of prayers and lots of hugs to you all!

Hi Asher!!! :-)


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