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[Guest guest]

Hello, all!

I just realized it's been a week or so since I updated you on how 's

doing. A lot has happened since then. Last Sunday's MRI showed the area on his

brain getting bigger, yet looking more defined, like an abscess. Monday

morning, they did surgery to drain it. The surgeon said it had a lot of

pressure in it and afterwards, said he could almost tell the difference

with less pressure in his head. For having brain surgery, he really has been

recovering fairly well. He came home from the hospital Thursday. He will have

to have IV antibiotics once/day for 6 weeks. For 6 months, he won't be able to

drive, since he had a seizure. Also, he will be on anti-seizure meds. for 3 to

6 months. The next few weeks will be busy with a follow-up MRI and visits with

the neurosurgeon and infectious disease doctor. The surgeon said recurrence is

very rare, but we all know (or anyone with A) has already experienced the

rare case . I'm hoping his esophagus cooperates, letting him get the oral

meds. down when he needs to. He was very fortunate to have only a couple

episodes of spasms and dysphagia in the hospital. One time (post-op) was after

getting his pain med., but fortunately he felt pain relief a little while later

and we knew the pill made it down! He has been so happy to be home (after 11

days in the hospital), and he seems to be getting stronger daily. Thanks,

everyone for your well wishes and prayers! Wishing everyone a Happy New Year

and successful swallowing!!

in Michigan

[Guest guest]

That all sounds so positive. We are all glad to hear from you. Happy New Year

to you and .

Sandy

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> Hello, all!

> I just realized it's been a week or so since I updated you on how 's

doing. A lot has happened since then. Last Sunday's MRI showed the area on his

brain getting bigger, yet looking more defined, like an abscess. Monday

morning, they did surgery to drain it. The surgeon said it had a lot of

pressure in it and afterwards, said he could almost tell the difference

with less pressure in his head. For having brain surgery, he really has been

recovering fairly well. He came home from the hospital Thursday. He will have

to have IV antibiotics once/day for 6 weeks. For 6 months, he won't be able to

drive, since he had a seizure. Also, he will be on anti-seizure meds. for 3 to

6 months. The next few weeks will be busy with a follow-up MRI and visits with

the neurosurgeon and infectious disease doctor. The surgeon said recurrence is

very rare, but we all know (or anyone with A) has already experienced the

rare case . I'm hoping his esophagus cooperates, letting him get the oral

meds. down when he needs to. He was very fortunate to have only a couple

episodes of spasms and dysphagia in the hospital. One time (post-op) was after

getting his pain med., but fortunately he felt pain relief a little while later

and we knew the pill made it down! He has been so happy to be home (after 11

days in the hospital), and he seems to be getting stronger daily. Thanks,

everyone for your well wishes and prayers! Wishing everyone a Happy New Year

and successful swallowing!!

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> in Michigan

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