Well, the spinal catheter came out. We expected it. When knew it was more than likely going to happen, not just a possibility. We still hoped Brian would be spared.
He said today that if he didn't have bad luck, he'd have no luck at all.
Hee Haw.
So what is the plan? I thought possibly they might let us come to Heartland this afternoon. The other part of me knew that a permanent port-a-cath has to be put in during a minor surgery, which needs to be scheduled in advance. Sure enough, it looks like it will be Monday now. Brian has pain meds to compensate, and hopefully that will tide him over this weekend.
My biggest worry is that he lost some spinal fluid again, and this can cause a headache from hell. He didn't lose near as much as he did previously, so hopefully we can control things. We also knew pretty soon after it started leaking, and hopefully that might have minimized things too. He is also feeling good, which has meant that he is awake and can drink fluids and lay in the right position, which also helps alleviate the symptoms of a spinal headache.
Just as long as it doesn't ruin Brian's chance to celebrate Tye's birthday tomorrow! As far as the procedure Monday, we should be back in plenty of time to celebrate Rachel's birthday that evening!
This means that Brian is due for a major back scratching session. He has almost been in agony, just from the position he has to stay in and how itchy his back has been. When they removed the bandages, his back was all broken out, so no wonder! He was giving the nurses compliments and just loving a major scratch session! I'm sure there will be a lot of back scratching over the weekend, since he's been all taped up on his back for nearly a month!
I wanted him to get out the house, so I guess now we will.
Happy February,
Jenni
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I enjoy seeing the pictures and seeing he is still here for Tye's birthday. This is an answer to prayers. May God continue to work in your lives.
jenni its laura beth and im praying hard for u all. mom just gave me this web site ...wish i knew about it sooner..love u all very much..keep hanging on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i am praying 4 u all, wish i would have know about this web site but mom just gave it to me. its a great web site but i cant get through it all, it hurts to bad. God has gave u strength that is for sure...love u all hang i there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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