Home for a Week!

I am so sorry I been slow to update the blog. Drew's been home for a week as of last night and is doing remarkable well. He has gotten his staples out and his wound is healing nicely. It is rough being inside at home all day, but he is finding fun ways to occupy his time and is being very patient. These are critical days in terms of avoiding infection; so, we want to be extra careful. So good, so far! Thankfully! We are glad to have all of that behind us and now can focus on SUMMER.

"I'm doing great!"

If you ask Drew how he's doing, he responds with a smile/dimple and says, "I'm doing great!" He is, too! Everyday he gets stronger and stronger. The doctors determined his post surgical problems were a result of two medicines that didn't sit right with him. They have since discontinued those meds and Drew is racing to recovery. He even got dressed in real clothes this morning. Occupational and Physical Therapy are in with him and he is playing Wii baseball. The nurses are estimating we will get to head back to Austin on Monday, but we haven't talked to Dr. Wheless yet today (still hoping for Sunday.) He is eating incredibly well. They just need to finish up a couple IV medicines. Now, he is playing the guitar for us. He is definitely getting back to his old self and we are trilled to see his progress! Thank you so much for all the prayers and support. We are forever grateful!!!!!

Out of ICU

Drew's surgery yesterday went well and he spent the night in ICU. Just when they were bringing him up to his room, he took a downward turn. He started trimmering and not knowing where or who he was. They sent him directly to have a stat CT scan that was clear. He had also had a MRI earlier today that looked fine. His doctor concluded that he was having a bunch of little seizures back to back. (He is no longer hooked up to the monitoring to know for sure.) His IV went bad in the middle of the doctor ordering several medicines for him. Several teams tried to get another IV started ( 8 or 9 times) and the Life Flight team finally got one started in his foot. He is resting comfortably now. This is not uncommon to have happen after as much surgery as Drew has had to endure. I think his body was saying, "ENOUGH." Our prayer now is for rest, healing and understanding.

Surgery is on!

Drew had a rough, rough day today. We just spoke with the doctor and they have all the information they need in order to do the surgery tomorrow. It is scheduled for 9:30 in the a.m. Our prayer is that the great physician will be in the OR tomorrow guiding the minds and hands of Drew's doctors for a successful surgery.

Surgery Postponed Until Wednesday

We just talked to the doctor. It looks like he wants to see more seizures and run some more tests. The good news was that Drew gets to eat something (nothing by mouth preparing for surgery)! We are in such good hands. It is much better to be cautious and the more information the better. He's toughed it out this long, what is a couple more days, right? He is such a trooper and is smiling his way through all of this. I am wow'd by his endurance that is for sure.

Drew had a seizure

Prayers were answered. Drew had a seizure around 1:00 today. It was hard to see, but was what the doctors needed. Dr. Wheless would like for him to have one more, but not as strong as the one he had; so, he has put him on a light dose of anti-siezure medication. Hopefully, surgery will go on as scheduled tomorrow, Monday, as scheduled. Drew has been sleeping soundly. I'll update as soon as I know whether the surgery is tomorrow or not.

Still No Seizures

Things are pretty much the same. We are waiting for seizures. He is completely off his anti-seizure medications. While we are waiting, the doctors are still working to control his pain. He had some good times today. He gave the nurses and us a few smiles and raised up a couple of times in the bed (without having the bed do it for him.) It is such comfort knowing we have the support and prayers from friends and family. Each day seems to get better and better!