Next step

Today we heard from the neurologist at the EMU in Ft Worth. It wasn't a long conversation, but they want us to come down to talk about options. We have an Appt. Aug 8. The upshot is that they thought Adam could benefit from surgery, but there are still questions. They would want to do more mapping of brain areas, perhaps in a surgical environment. We'll post more when we know more.

There's no place like home!

Sorry for the absence of a blog entry on Friday, but it turned into a busy day! The day started at 6:30am when Adam's EEG leads were removed. What a wonderful feeling! He then had a PET scan (no breakfast prior to the scan), and then a functional MRI (much like a regular MRI, but they ask to you do specific tasks so that they can track the specific area of the brain that is in use). We got back to the room around 11:30 to an only slightly cold breakfast tray still waiting. Since he had missed breakfast, Adam was very hungry, and his tray was emptied quickly, and only a few minutes before the lunch tray arrived! Lunch disappeared just as quickly, and then off for a traditional MRI. There was a short consult with the Doctor, where we learned that they didn't have all of the test results back so couldn't really tell us anything yet (wait a couple of weeks--we'll get back to you), and then a two hour wait until the discharge papers were ready.

This put us on the road out of Fort Worth just as rush hour was starting, but nothing could deter us from making our way homeward. It felt good to sleep in our own beds again, and to start catching up on Saturday morning.



As you can see, Dr. Monkey is already getting to know Holly, and from what I gather, is contemplating adding a veterinary piece to his practice.

Thank you for keeping up with us throughout our adventure--we'll keep you posted with the follow-up information!