Brian did great for the MRI. Craig is attached to Swedish Hospital through an underground pathway. The transport there and back was smooth. Brian got a mechanical wheelchair and OT will work with him to get it properly fitted and functioning. Speech also came by to attach a TV remote control to his bed. It's activated by Brian blowing into a straw device.
Day Six
We got the MRI results today. The images don't look much different than the last one on April 4th at Barnes. The swelling reduced, which we thought would be linked to recovery, but that's not the case. One thing the doctors mentioned was atrophy at C1 due to the bleeding of the cavernoma at C3. Atrophy cannot be reversed because it is loss of cells. Although this is not news we wanted to hear, the doctors said the MRI shows the structure, not function of body. Brian will be the better indicator of success than the images of an MRI. Please keep praying for our family during this difficult time.
Julie, thanks for continuing to post updates. As you know, all days can’t be great, but your positivity and hope are going to be Brian’s best medicine. Know that we are thinking of you guys and praying for you.
ReplyDeleteJulie, your strength and your optimism are such powerful tools to get Brian and your family thru this. Thank you for updating all of us. We care so much and continue to pray for all of you!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting. We are thinking of you daily. I don’t talk to anyone in the industry who isn’t concerned about Brian, except Carlos.
ReplyDeleteMuch love from chilly St. Louis! Kick butt Brian!
ReplyDeleteOne day, one hour, one minute, one second at a time. God is with you, I pray that he gives you his strength, and his grace, just enough for each day.
ReplyDeleteJesus Said 'come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest' Matthew 11:28
keep your chin up :)