Post Op - Day 0
Check out who's out of recovery and on the ward! And not only that, is moving both arms and legs, clapping and making some sounds! Yes it's Superstar Alex 💪. His surgeon reported all went very well with no complications 💃🎉
Day 2 - Baby steps
Progressing slowly but in the right direction. Nil further vomiting and managed 5 crackers at breakfast. Enjoyed a short story. CT scan was clear so we have moved from 2 hourly to 4 hourly obs which is particularly good overnight. Alex will be commenced on steroids to assist the nausea which may be a result of swelling on the brain. Skull dressing to be removed today and he will be transitioned from IV to 'oral' (PEG) pain control. This should particularly help to maintain a more consistent pain control as we have been very up and down to date. Unfortunately our day didn't end as well as it began. Alex was either drowsy or agitated/distressed for the remainder of the day. He didn't eat any more food following the crackers at breakfast and vomited twice in the evening loosing his anti-epileptic and anti-nausea medications. We are currently awaiting a medical review (10:30pm) It was lovely having a visit from an old friend this afternoon though 🥰 Lovely to s...
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