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Breathing Easy

Colin is in the ICU recovering from the installation of a trach tube.

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(little)manscaping

Colin may have a budding career as a Geico caveman, or perhaps a more mundane sideshow act as a wolf boy.

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Two Steps Forward…

Today, Colin was definitely less sleepy although still quite congested and having a hard time keeping his oxygen saturation high enough.

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Awaiting the G-Tube

On Wednesday, Colin was scheduled to repeat the swallow study, though it was widely thought that he would likely fail.

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Signs and Omens

The unlayering of knowledge and understanding that comes with the process of an unfolding medical situation is distressing, frustrating and immutable.

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GRRRRR = Colin's Tummy

Yesterday, Colin was extubated successfully.

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MRI Comparison

This evening, Dr. Wisoff sat down and showed us the comparisons of the pre-op and post-op MRIs.

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Morning Post-Op Recovery

Colin continues to do well post-operatively.

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Post-Surgical Review

Dr. Wisoff gave us a quick post-surgical report, even before surgery was over (Dr. Harter was overseeing the closing procedure).

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My Brain is Healing

Describes the immediate neurological effects following Colin’s first surgery and his early [...]