Colin is in the ICU recovering from the installation of a trach tube. He also has a new MRI done this morning and we will discuss the results of that when Dr. Gajjar is back in town next week. Continue reading Breathing Easy
Tag: swallowing
(little)manscaping
Colin may have a budding career as a Geico caveman, or perhaps a more mundane sideshow act as a wolf boy. Continue reading (little)manscaping
Two Steps Forward…
Today, Colin was definitely less sleepy although still quite congested and having a hard time keeping his oxygen saturation high enough. Continue reading Two Steps Forward…
Awaiting the G-Tube
On Wednesday, Colin was scheduled to repeat the swallow study, though it was widely thought that he would likely fail. Continue reading Awaiting the G-Tube
Signs and Omens
The unlayering of knowledge and understanding that comes with the process of an unfolding medical situation is distressing, frustrating and immutable. Continue reading Signs and Omens
GRRRRR = Colin’s Tummy
Yesterday, Colin was extubated successfully. Continue reading GRRRRR = Colin’s Tummy
MRI Comparison
This evening, Dr. Wisoff sat down and showed us the comparisons of the pre-op and post-op MRIs. Continue reading MRI Comparison
Morning Post-Op Recovery
Colin continues to do well post-operatively. Continue reading Morning Post-Op Recovery
Post-Surgical Review
Dr. Wisoff gave us a quick post-surgical report, even before surgery was over (Dr. Harter was overseeing the closing procedure). Continue reading Post-Surgical Review
My Brain is Healing
Colin had a good night last night as the fentanyl wore off. Continue reading My Brain is Healing