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Friday 3 October 2008

UPDATE

We still don't know what is wrong with my brother,but we do know he hasn't had a stroke or has a brain tumor, so that is some relief in itself.

Yesterday they did a Lumbar Puncture so they can test his spinal fluid for meningitis or encephalitis and also did a EEG to test his brain activity, these results will take over 24 hrs, so it's a waiting game.

They are going to try and rouse him out his induced coma today, so we will be spending another day waiting around.

I feel optimistic though he will recover fully, I don't have the same sense of forboding I had when my younger brother had his accident and died two years ago.

By the way, it's my late brothers birthday today, he would have been 39, so I feel today will be a good day and it will be his gift to us, making Steve well again.

Thanks for all your thoughts, I'll keep you all posted.

6 comments:

Chris H said...

Not a stoke or tumor.. hell that's fantastic news mate. There is hope then, and hope is GOOD. Today must be so hard for you ... anniversaries always are. I have lost both my brothers to tragic accidents, so know how it feels mate. Sending you lots of love.

Anne said...

Oh - really do hope the tests come back with a positive result. So hard not knowing, but at least you've ruled out two majors. Take care:-)

Nola said...

Sending positive thoughts your way! I hope the tests come back OK and it is something he will recover from easilly. Don't forget to look after yourself through all of this....very important!!

Tania said...

Great that they've ruled out a couple of things! The waiting is the worst isn't it? Sending positive thoughts your way.

Mel. said...

I'm hoping that all is still going as good as can be expected and that its good news and not bad news.

Take care of yourself and thinking about you during this difficult time...

Wanna_B_slimmer said...

Thinking of you... take care of yourself too...