Brian started his day with a combined OT/PT session. They focused on increasing his neck strength. His therapists are noticing increased strength in the neck muscles.
Back to the Wheelchair Clinic...again...we have the worst luck with the chairs. The display panel is acting up, so they will continue to work on it tomorrow.
Brian went for the bronchoscopy today. Unfortunately, they didn't pull much up. There are more secretions in his lower lung. The Respiratory Therapist has increased the amount of air volume Brian is receiving to open up the lung and hopefully force the secretions up.
I stepped out to get my haircut while my brother stayed with Brian and I missed several doctor updates. The Infectious Disease doctor came by and the cultures are showing the same bacterial growth in the lung and bladder called enterobacter. The full culture report will be complete by tomorrow. The doctor is suspecting the lung culture to show pneumonia developing. They are staying on the same antibiotic course for now and will change if necessary.
Also while I was gone, the doctor from the eye clinic came by. They approved Brian for eye surgery. Instead of LASIK, the doctor will do a procedure called PRK due to his cornea transplant. He may end up getting LASIK on the good eye. We will have a consultation next week to get it all hammered out.
Today was PJ day at Maddie's school as part of the Spirit Week for Brian. She's having lots of fun dressing up each day.
Keep the prayers coming. We need all infections to be gone.
So much going on today at Craig! We hope the antibiotic course does the trick soon. Loved Maddie's outfit today! The eye mask and stuffed animal really completed the look. Kudos to her and her school!
ReplyDeleteSending extra prayers and good wishes today. Keep taking it one day at a time and keep up the hard work. We're all behind you and the family. Team Heine!!!
Julie, Your report today was like listening to CNN; some good news, some not so good news. We celebrate all the good news, and pray for things that Brian needs help with. We love him very much and he is such a trooper in this journey. We will certainly pray for those infections to be gone immediately; and the Best Solution for his potential eye surgery.
ReplyDeleteMaddie looks so cute. She's such a precious child. I know she's having a good time this week. I hope she's keeping a leadger.
We love you, and pray that God lifts your heart and gives you peace.
Lots of Hugs!
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ReplyDeleteBrian keep working hard, so thrilled to hear about your neck muscles getting stronger. The antibiotics will start to kick in today and kick that infection out. Stay positive and strong. Maddie is adorable- guess she takes after Julie :) I love the theme this week- Spirit Week - I'm sure it gives you additional strength to be reminded we are ALL in your corner, praying and sending love and strength to you as you continue to make progress. Big Hugs.
Where's the picture of your new haircut, Julie? I bet it looks cute! Great news hearing about Brian's neck strength! Keep it going!!
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