The news is better coming out of the CT Scan - most of the retained fluid is resolved and the fluid in his right lung is not as bad as they had feared, so the surgical intervention was not required. Andrew has been put on a five day course of steroids to help with that remaining fluid, and will remain on the other diuretics until he is able to maintain a neutral fluid balance on his own.
There is now concensus among the doctors that Andrew appears to have a mild VOD, which should resolve itself with the administration of the steroids and a bit more time.
Andrew will remain in ICU for observation through the night, and is expected to move back to the floor tomorrow morning. We are probably looking at another couple of weeks now before he'll be going home, but we seem to be back on the road to recovery.
Phew.
4 comments:
Thanks for the update. We've been checking all day. Phew is right.
Quimby, Brian and Samantha
We'll be thinking the most positive thoughts that Andrew will get past this stuff (which is sounding all too familiar, btw) and get back to the floor to continue recovering soon.
Arden also has fluid retention and lung/breathing issues that we're still working to resolve. This is not the sort of synchronicity we want our kids to have! ;)
For all we learned at the conference, Paul, it is so frustrating that they haven't quite figured out how to avoid all of these post-transplant issues for the patients.
Feel better soon, Andrew. You are in our prayers.
All best,
Amy, Rick, Arden & Grayson Bucher
Just know everyone in Houston is thinking of y'all constantly and sending lots of love and positive vibes your way!
Love Paige
lots of love,
mrs. Lainez
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