Today is day 5 in the PICU at UCLA for Brian. Yesterday he ate some food and sat up a little, even played some cards. But he is having some difficulties with language now. His surgeon thinks it is the connection between the expressive and receptive language areas in his brain. So since yesterday he will ask for water if he wants a paper towel, he called a cup food, etc. He is also having a lot of trouble hearing what we say, and this also could be due to swelling. Dr. Mathern said the language difficulty could be due to swelling in that area, and that it could take weeks with rehab to resolve, but it is hopeful that it is just this and will resolve.
Brian is also having a good deal of pain, and he hasn't been able to tolerate the food he eats (gets sick). Today he had pain, and is mostly sleeping. We are letting him rest, hoping sleep will heal! We continue to pray that Brian will have complete healing, and we are thankful he hasn't had any seizures yet.
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