We met Mr O'Brien today. He studied Laura's CT Scan film, he exact words were "It's fantastic!!" I couldn't believe it. I know the doctor last night said it was satisfactory but nobody's word is as good as Mr O'Brien's. He also said, and this is the best bit.................. she has been cured from epilepsy!!!!! All Laura's activity was coming from the left hemisphere and thats what he took out. According to the CT film there is nothing there that should cause her to have any further seizure activity.
Her left eye is totally shut today as swelling is really kicking in now, other eye is opening more and she is following us when we move. They are hoping to move her out of intensive care tomorrow and down to high dependancy. Although nurse did say that her secretions are starting to get a bit thick which is a sign that she might be brewing a chest infection. Chest infections are nothing new to Laura. But we'll wait for the nurses report tomorrow morning.
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Congratulations! There really isn't better news and Laura is well on her way to healing. Lindsay is 13 weeks out of surgery and no seizures! She has a little "Joan Jett" look to her as well. I love the short spikey look but she is wanting to grow it out again.
Thanks for the update, Laura is a beautiful child. The incisions are big, but they quickly are covered by even short hair. And they are medals of honor for our brave children.
Kearn Family: there is no better feeling than to be cured from epilepsy! I know, I had epilepsy for 57yrs until I had brain surgery that cured my epilepsy, I have been seizure free since date of brain surgery twelve years ago!
PRAISE GOD for Laura and her wonderful family!Harold
What wonderful news! She is such a tiny little girl to have to go through such a big surgery. We too have had the hemispherectomy, and our life is so much better now that the seizures are gone. Thinking of you in the US.
Kelly -Abby's mom
Brilliant news on being seizure free. When i got the text yesterday to say that i was glad it was jason driving not me as i would have crashed the car!!!!! Its great being able to read her updates. Big kisses to Laura and of course to Emma & Aaron.
well done Laura. well done Mum and Dad for being so brave in making this difficult decision to go ahead with surgery.I'm so happy for you !
Great news to hear Laura gave you a smile.We think you are being very brave:)keep it up
anna and glen
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