Well we could not have asked for a better night! He did so good. Slept the whole time and did not have to take any pain medications from 7 pm until 8 am this morning! Jackson was very comfortable even though his face was pretty flushed last night and started to swell, but this morning he has very minimal swelling.
He is moving his left hand, squeezing our hands, left arm, everything! We are so happy! Dr. Chugani did say the swelling around the brain is the worst after 72 hours, so tomorrow his hand may be more limp and might sleep a lot on Sunday.
Jackson just had some Pedialyte. We have started his oral meds as well. They are hitting him hard with anti-seizure meds to be aggressive on anything leftover that might be trying to trigger. Sometimes when you remove a large abnormal seizure focus, the brain wants to react. He will be on Depakote, Phenobarbital (very temporary), Topamax and Vigabatrin. So many medications, but it is better to be aggressive and proactive now.
The surgeon and Dr. Chugani have all been in. They think Jackson is doing beautifully and he has won himself a spot on the 6th floor out of ICU! We pray for continued smooth sailing through recovery!
Thanks to all for checking in on him after surgery!
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What amazing news.What an amazing little boy.Keep up the great fight Jackson .... you'll be home before you know it!
I'm so glad that he had a good night last night! And I can't believe he's already moving his left arm! Out of ICU...so much good news to report! Thanks for keeping us updated! Still sending lots of prayers your way!
Tera
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