It has now been one month since Mom's brain surgery and we wanted to update you on her status.
Her vitals remain good but we still pray for an improvement in responsiveness. Her ability to respond remains limited to a flick of eyelid or a small wiggle of her tongue. We rejoice over small movements but they are not constant. A CT Scan was done of Mom's brain yesterday and Dr. Vinh reports that it looked okay but still showed swelling around the brain stem and blood that has not yet been absorbed. This is likely the reason for the lack of responsiveness and may take up to three months for the swelling to subside. She also had an EEG performed yesterday but we have not yet received the results of that test. An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test that measures and records the electrical activity of the brain.
We know that we cannot predict when she will become awake and alert as this is a timetable set from above and when Mom is really ready to come back to us. In the meantime, we thank you sincerely for all of your thoughts and prayers. Keep them coming!
Here are a few fun pictures over the past year that remind us of all the fun we have to look forward to with our sweet Mom and Grandma!
Much love,
Rachel & John Sedlak
San Antonio fun!
Sweet Caroline
Greentree Lunch Dates
Pittsburgh visit with Kitty
Baby JCN3
Mom & Aunt Annie in New Jersey this past summer
The famous double rainbow sighting!
Sedlak's Way!
St. Patrick's Day
Washington D.C. trip with Dad
Sweet lunches with Becca B
Fun dinner dates!
Hugs to Grandma xoxo
Mother's Day Surprise brunch at The Houstonian
I love seeing the pictures of beautiful Aunt Cathy, she is always radiant. I think about your sweet Mother and your entire family every day and you are always in my prayers. Sending lots of hugs from Florida-Melissa
ReplyDeleteRachel, this is a beautiful tribute to your beautiful Mom. You all ahve so many sweet memories with her. Cannot believe it has been a month since her surgery. Cathy's Army of Angels continues to pray and surround her with love. Please God, answer our prayers.
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Want to know that you will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers until Cathy wakes up. While she rests, I know how thankful she is for the loving care of her family and doctors, and from her God. Linda D.
ReplyDeleteRachel, Thank you so much for your updates. It means so much to hear what is going on since we cannot be there. I think about your mother and your family so many times during the day and night. The prayers are still coming your way and will never quit. Love to all of you and please give my brother a big hug and kiss from his little sister. Lots of Love, Aunt Betsy
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