We had a scare yesterday after surgery. After abnormal behavior from Hayden and a scan of his brain, doctors realized that they had MISSED (not punctured) his largest brain cyst. They told Lisa he would probably have to have surgery AGAIN, and observed him all night in the ICU.
THANK GOD, Hayden stablized and does not need the second surgery right away. He is still in the hospital with Mommy and Grandma, trying to recover gain back his weight! Afterall, he did just have brain surgery!
He is as cute as ever and has developed some wonderful new traits!! Like making new noises, faces and completely blinking (things he hasn't done before!!!). He is the cutest thing ever, I know we all love him very much!!
Because Hayden has trouble eating and keeping food down, he is extremely under weight. They may have to give him a feeding tube for a litle while, just so he can get to a healthier weight.
Please continue praying for Hayden and his family as these are very stressful times for them!!
Thanks and love to everyone =)
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Hayden's Surgery
*From Tuesday*
Good morning,
Just to let everyone know, Hayden is in surgery at Tx Children's. He is not keeping food down and is severely dehydrated. My Mom and Lisa waited in the ER for 4 hours Monday, and when doctors were finally able to see him, they took him "STAT". He was sent to the ICU for tests and observation. Apparently, they don't know why he is so sick. They are going into his ventricles in his brain with a scope to see if there are problems there. Also, they will be checking for a shunt malfunction. HOPEFULLY they will find the problem, fix it, and little Hayden will be just fine. Hayden's usual surgeon is out of town, and his new one has informed Lisa that this surgery has never been done before.
Of course, Lisa and my Mom and worried and stressed to the max (after a restless night of sleeping on the floor in the hospital). Both of their cell phones are dead, so we can't call. They will be calling me when the surgery is over, and I will send out an e-mail. Please pray for Hayden's successful surgery and a painless recovery. This is the 3rd time he has stayed at TX Children's in less than a month.
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Hayden is finally out of surgery. They "busted" his cysts with a scope and replaced part of his shunt. He is in the ICU and is recovering. Lisa and my Mom are still at Tx Children's, too. Doctors believe that if Hayden does better Wednesday, he can start eating again!! YAY, I know how hungry he must be =( Hayden is such a strong little man, I admire his strength and will to survive. He may only be 7 months old, but he has been through a lifetime of experiences. Thank you for all of your prayers and thoughts. Please continue to pray.
Good morning,
Just to let everyone know, Hayden is in surgery at Tx Children's. He is not keeping food down and is severely dehydrated. My Mom and Lisa waited in the ER for 4 hours Monday, and when doctors were finally able to see him, they took him "STAT". He was sent to the ICU for tests and observation. Apparently, they don't know why he is so sick. They are going into his ventricles in his brain with a scope to see if there are problems there. Also, they will be checking for a shunt malfunction. HOPEFULLY they will find the problem, fix it, and little Hayden will be just fine. Hayden's usual surgeon is out of town, and his new one has informed Lisa that this surgery has never been done before.
Of course, Lisa and my Mom and worried and stressed to the max (after a restless night of sleeping on the floor in the hospital). Both of their cell phones are dead, so we can't call. They will be calling me when the surgery is over, and I will send out an e-mail. Please pray for Hayden's successful surgery and a painless recovery. This is the 3rd time he has stayed at TX Children's in less than a month.
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Hayden is finally out of surgery. They "busted" his cysts with a scope and replaced part of his shunt. He is in the ICU and is recovering. Lisa and my Mom are still at Tx Children's, too. Doctors believe that if Hayden does better Wednesday, he can start eating again!! YAY, I know how hungry he must be =( Hayden is such a strong little man, I admire his strength and will to survive. He may only be 7 months old, but he has been through a lifetime of experiences. Thank you for all of your prayers and thoughts. Please continue to pray.
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