Sometime this morning, the Doc confirmed that his off hematocrit level is due to blood in the lower chest. They said they would need to insert drainage tubes on each side of his chest to remove it. That would have been done done during his back surgery - if that surgery can happen in the next 48 hours. Right now, he isn't stable enough for the surgery. BUT miracle after miracle is happening with this kid and now the fluid is completely gone - no tubes necessary!!!! Hooray. The Doc said Brian's body is doing a good job flushing the excess fluid out.
He was much more restful last night because the Doc raised his sedation level. The doctors and nurses are urging us (his fam) to sleep at our houses. They say we need to be the strongest for him when he wakes up. And they are right...this is probably why they don't have beds in the waiting room.
Here are some fun pictures of Brian! We sure love this crazy boy.
It was chilly at Susan's wedding so we all just cuddled up!
The Kelley Fam
He REALLY wanted to be a bridesmaid...Although he is standing in front of Susan so maybe he wanted to be the one to marry Joe? (Just kidding :)
Thank you so much for all the updates. I am in Brian's parents ward and having been praying for his family!
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