Monday 12/21/09 Zac's surgery went well, that hurdle is behind us. Zac should recuperate at "big Baylor" tonight, and then return to BIR tomorrow. Had a meeting this afternoon, with several people present, with Dr. Carlile. Tears were shed, but hopefully all who love Zac can remain on the same page. We don't know what the future holds, but Zac will be surrounded by love that for sure
Tuesday 12/22/09 Zac ended up staying at "big baylor" hospital because the neurosurgeon wants the drain to be removed before Zac goes back to BIR. He will not remove the temporary drain until there is no more fluid/blood draining from the site of surgery. Zac is off the ventilator that he needed while under the effects of anesthesia, and breathing on his own again. Zac is still facing yet another surgery that is planned for this coming Monday. This is the eye surgery to implant gold weights in his eyelids to help his eyes close completely. I know this is not considered major surgery, but Zac has been through several surgeries lately and know this is hard on a body. Please pray for Zac to heal quickly from this last surgery (cranioplasty) and that his level of pain would be very minimal and short lived.
Prayers for you guys during this holiday season. I know it must make it extra hard. We're all pulling for you though!
Glad Zac has his plate back in his head and came through the surgery. The eye surgery is something I went through with my son this year - he had Bells Palsy and the weight was put in his left eye to help close it so it would not dry out and weep as much as it was due to the swelling that comes with the Bells Palsy. Hopefully Zac will not have any ramifications except to be able to close his eyes completely and get some real sleep.