We just got the MRI results. Apparently during surgery they close off one of the bigger veins as part of the procedure. When surgeries last as long as this did, blood clotting is a typical side effect. They call this a thrombosis and we are told it is NOT dangerous, it just needs to work its way out of her system. It is also the likely reason she is having headaches. The MRI did not show anything else that concerned them, so it looks like we are clear to head home tomorrow (yeah, I know you've heard that before, and I probably just jinxed us, but keep thinking good thoughts!). The plan is to treat the thrombosis with oral steroid pills, which Kathleen will take for the next two weeks.
Looks like I will continue to play nurse when we are back home. My list of things to do is getting longer by the day, but hopefully after 2 weeks, things will get a little more normal. The stitches can be taken out in about a week, and she will continue with the moisture chamber at night over her right eye until the facial nerve returns. Other than that, it's watch for swelling around the site, keep clean bandages over the stitches, and keep going with the walks several times a day.
Wish us luck, we hope to see the girls tomorrow.
---Mark
Hooray!!!
ReplyDeleteDrive carefully and enjoy the grace God has given your family.
John and Ann
Delaney and grams went looking for woodpeckers while uncle buck gave Kinsey a ride in her go cart.
ReplyDeleteAfter we went for a bike ride/g cart swing through the neighborhood. D talks a big game on the bike but under pressure, she back off.
We will get the chickens and pigs out of the house if you are sure you are coming home. Also the children will have to find their shoes.
Hang in there! Can't wait to see you!
ReplyDeleteMark and Cathy
Kathleen, Hope you have a peaceful and restful night, no setbacks and a safe trip home tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteMark, thanks so much for your updates!
God bless,
Belinda
Hi guys,
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear the reports are all good and you're coming home tomorrow. The scrap is awesome ... and Mark, your love for Kathleen shines so brightly through the message you chose for the page. Take it easy on the trip home tomorrow, and please shout out for anything at all we can help with. ( Jack would love to have Delaney over for a play date at a moments notice.) :) Safe, smooth travels! Lisa, Tim and Jack