Post Surgery - Day Two
Alyssa had her MRI today and it confirmed that during the surgery a small blood vessel near the basel ganglia (the area that controls motor function) was deprived of blood flow and this damage to a portion of the 'motor strip' is now causing the compromised motor function on the right side of her body.
Her right eye also swelled up today, leaving her almost completely unable to see but, as of the writing of this post (about 8:30 PM) the swelling on that eye is receding so that she can now watch Sponge Bob Square Pants over and over and over. The swelling should begin to recede in the left eye as well so that she can begin to regain her sight.
She also ate some food today. Leave it to Alyssa to not compromise her taste buds even under the worst circumstances. She ordered the hospital mac and cheese and when she tasted it, couldn't bring herself to eat it -- it just wasn't cheesy enough. A BIG 'Thank You' to Auntie Linda for bringing over both the cheesiest mac and cheese, which Alyssa gobbled up, and the Godiva chocolate which, while it was was being eaten, Alyssa exclaimed how delicious it was. Both were big successes in improving her mood.
Of course, the big question now is regarding the function on her right side. She did sit up today so she is gaining control of her trunk. Also, she does and can move her right leg. With effort she can also move her right arm. The doctor's are saying that she will need physical and occupational therapy (timeframe TBD) in order for her right limbs to regain their function but are optimistic by the signs of movement so far.
Her right eye also swelled up today, leaving her almost completely unable to see but, as of the writing of this post (about 8:30 PM) the swelling on that eye is receding so that she can now watch Sponge Bob Square Pants over and over and over. The swelling should begin to recede in the left eye as well so that she can begin to regain her sight.
She also ate some food today. Leave it to Alyssa to not compromise her taste buds even under the worst circumstances. She ordered the hospital mac and cheese and when she tasted it, couldn't bring herself to eat it -- it just wasn't cheesy enough. A BIG 'Thank You' to Auntie Linda for bringing over both the cheesiest mac and cheese, which Alyssa gobbled up, and the Godiva chocolate which, while it was was being eaten, Alyssa exclaimed how delicious it was. Both were big successes in improving her mood.
Of course, the big question now is regarding the function on her right side. She did sit up today so she is gaining control of her trunk. Also, she does and can move her right leg. With effort she can also move her right arm. The doctor's are saying that she will need physical and occupational therapy (timeframe TBD) in order for her right limbs to regain their function but are optimistic by the signs of movement so far.
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