9/21 10:14 pm edt update
Derek here.......
I arrived at the hospital this morning and was kept out while Brad was having his bandage and drains removed. Dad joined me shortly thereafter and we went in to see Brad. He seemed very peaceful and resting. The nurses cleaned Brad up as best they could and he looked really good without his bandage and freshly cleaned face and body. He seemed to be a little puffy in the face as his swelling sort of moves around his face and neck areas. As we sat and talked with Brad to tell him we were here and to just chit chat on daily events the nurse updated us on his overnight condition and the plan for the remainder of the day and the big day planned for Brad on Monday. As Dad spoke to Brad directly telling him we were there and asking him to open his eyes Brad shed a couple of tears, so we know he is in there, listening and trying hard to show us. We also had planned time to meet with the Neuro Surgeon to discuss Brads CT scans and plans to slowly reduce his medication in an attempt to "wake" him up. Zak and April arrived and we were able to meet with the Dr to discuss Brad and his progress. Dr Chitale said that the swelling looked pretty good and that the portions of his skull that were temporarily removed to allow the brain more space has helped. The Dr spent alot of time with us and was very detailed in his explanation of the CT scans. He showed us scans from the first day, prior to the surgery, right after the surgery, two days later and the most recent scans from yesterday morning. The scan showed swelling that was expected but not overly aggressive. He was very detailed and pointed out all of the parts of his brain and areas of concern as well as areas that reacted well to the surgery (parts of his skull were removed to allow the brain to swell, and relieving the pressure on his brain) we also discussed the plan tomorrow to slowly take him off of the sedative to see if he can handle breathing on his own and swallowing. Basically they will cut the sedative in half in hopes he will wake and respond to commands to squeeze hands and open eyes. We are all being cautiously optimistic while hoping to see progress in his condition. We will know alot more tomorrow morning and hope to report good news to all. Keep praying and thinking of Brad.
I arrived at the hospital this morning and was kept out while Brad was having his bandage and drains removed. Dad joined me shortly thereafter and we went in to see Brad. He seemed very peaceful and resting. The nurses cleaned Brad up as best they could and he looked really good without his bandage and freshly cleaned face and body. He seemed to be a little puffy in the face as his swelling sort of moves around his face and neck areas. As we sat and talked with Brad to tell him we were here and to just chit chat on daily events the nurse updated us on his overnight condition and the plan for the remainder of the day and the big day planned for Brad on Monday. As Dad spoke to Brad directly telling him we were there and asking him to open his eyes Brad shed a couple of tears, so we know he is in there, listening and trying hard to show us. We also had planned time to meet with the Neuro Surgeon to discuss Brads CT scans and plans to slowly reduce his medication in an attempt to "wake" him up. Zak and April arrived and we were able to meet with the Dr to discuss Brad and his progress. Dr Chitale said that the swelling looked pretty good and that the portions of his skull that were temporarily removed to allow the brain more space has helped. The Dr spent alot of time with us and was very detailed in his explanation of the CT scans. He showed us scans from the first day, prior to the surgery, right after the surgery, two days later and the most recent scans from yesterday morning. The scan showed swelling that was expected but not overly aggressive. He was very detailed and pointed out all of the parts of his brain and areas of concern as well as areas that reacted well to the surgery (parts of his skull were removed to allow the brain to swell, and relieving the pressure on his brain) we also discussed the plan tomorrow to slowly take him off of the sedative to see if he can handle breathing on his own and swallowing. Basically they will cut the sedative in half in hopes he will wake and respond to commands to squeeze hands and open eyes. We are all being cautiously optimistic while hoping to see progress in his condition. We will know alot more tomorrow morning and hope to report good news to all. Keep praying and thinking of Brad.
posted by Cochran Family at
6:54 PM
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Hi Cochran family,
This is Cindy, Lisa's friend from Frisco. I just wanted you all to know our family is praying hard for you all!
~Cindy Shaw
www.caringbridge.org/visit/jacobhayes
We are glad to hear that Brad is responding so well. We will pray that today brings good results when he is taken off some of his medicine. Please know we are thinking about your whole family and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Kelly & Brent Wardrop (friends of Lisa and Derek)
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