Update
15 July 31, 2006 at 11:24 PM PDT
Terry continues to remain stable in the critical care unit. Early this morning, they began the process of removing the paralytic and he was completely off of it by mid morning. Terry is still receiving a very heavy sedative and morphine. The neurosurgeon, Dr. John Grollmus met with Terry Sr. and Anne today. He shared that all of Terry’s numbers look great. He was hoping to have a more immediate response in body movements from the removal of the paralytic but explained that everyone is different in the reaction. As we all know, the brain is our most complex organ and the one in which we know the least about. Although there has not been any specific movements, the nurse did share tonight that Terry has been coughing and she did notice that he was biting the suction tube during the removal of his mucous in the lungs. As time progresses, they will work to identify other movements. As we left tonight, Terry’s cranium pressure hovered between 16 and 19. He received one dose of Manidol this morning to further control these numbers. Over the weekend, one of the drains attached to Terry’s head was removed. The medical team continues to monitor the swelling in the brain. He is also still receiving the nutrients of what I like to call the cheeseburger shake. Terry must be enjoying it as he did release his bowels early today. The nurse explained that this is very good and also let me know that it is only a matter of time before, as she describes, “the flood gates are open.” God bless them all for sure. Terry continues to retain fluid throughout his system but the nurse explained this is typical for patients in the critical care unit. It appears that Terry prefers to be on his left side rather then the right. His bed rolls and he experiences frequent movements in the bed to assist with circulation and help with his breathing. About every hour, Terry has large amounts of mucous suctioned from his lungs. He also continues to be on an antibiotic to fight off the pneumonia and has a slight fever. Terry went down for a cat scan this evening around 6:00 p.m. and we expect Dr. Grollmas to share the results with us tomorrow. It is a great sign that Terry’s cranium pressure did not dramatically increase after the scan was completed. We continue to be touched by the sentiments and messages shared on this site. The outpouring of support and prayers from friends and family is incredible. We all look forward to reading messages each evening. There is no doubt that with patience, time, positive energy and a strong faith that our Terry will be sailing again on the Sea Rex kissing Staci under the moonlight in the San Francisco Bay. David Quilleon
Terry continues to remain stable in the critical care unit. Early this morning, they began the process of removing the paralytic and he was completely off of it by mid morning. Terry is still receiving a very heavy sedative and morphine. The neurosurgeon, Dr. John Grollmus met with Terry Sr. and Anne today. He shared that all of Terry’s numbers look great. He was hoping to have a more immediate response in body movements from the removal of the paralytic but explained that everyone is different in the reaction. As we all know, the brain is our most complex organ and the one in which we know the least about. Although there has not been any specific movements, the nurse did share tonight that Terry has been coughing and she did notice that he was biting the suction tube during the removal of his mucous in the lungs. As time progresses, they will work to identify other movements. As we left tonight, Terry’s cranium pressure hovered between 16 and 19. He received one dose of Manidol this morning to further control these numbers. Over the weekend, one of the drains attached to Terry’s head was removed. The medical team continues to monitor the swelling in the brain. He is also still receiving the nutrients of what I like to call the cheeseburger shake. Terry must be enjoying it as he did release his bowels early today. The nurse explained that this is very good and also let me know that it is only a matter of time before, as she describes, “the flood gates are open.” God bless them all for sure. Terry continues to retain fluid throughout his system but the nurse explained this is typical for patients in the critical care unit. It appears that Terry prefers to be on his left side rather then the right. His bed rolls and he experiences frequent movements in the bed to assist with circulation and help with his breathing. About every hour, Terry has large amounts of mucous suctioned from his lungs. He also continues to be on an antibiotic to fight off the pneumonia and has a slight fever. Terry went down for a cat scan this evening around 6:00 p.m. and we expect Dr. Grollmas to share the results with us tomorrow. It is a great sign that Terry’s cranium pressure did not dramatically increase after the scan was completed. We continue to be touched by the sentiments and messages shared on this site. The outpouring of support and prayers from friends and family is incredible. We all look forward to reading messages each evening. There is no doubt that with patience, time, positive energy and a strong faith that our Terry will be sailing again on the Sea Rex kissing Staci under the moonlight in the San Francisco Bay. David Quilleon
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