Wednesday, January 14, 2009

The latest on Happy

Sorry for missing yesterday's post.  Everything is good with Happy.

Physical Therapy is progressing well.  Happy is able to move more and his left side is gaining strength.   When Happy is ready to leave ICU, the doctors are recommending transferring him to another hospital, Legacy Emanuel in Portland, as they have an outstanding pediatric rehabilitation program.  The Bhatts will be meeting with the staff from the new hospital Thursday to understand everything.  The transfer may not happen for another week or so.

Based on the results of the last CT scan, there is still swelling on the brain, so the doctors don't want to remove the drain from his head.  However, they've had the drain clamped for the last two days, while monitoring Happy's inner cranial pressure (ICP), and his ICP has stayed in the range they want - so that is good.

Pray that Happy gains strength and that his physical therapy goes well.




4 comments:

  1. Dear Happy
    We all are praying for you here in India. We are very sure that you will recover very soon.
    God bless you.

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  2. Hope you'll be up and running soon!! Hey look at it this way! at least you don't have to run for PE for a while!

    With Care,
    Dakota Mather

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  3. Dear Happy,

    Your progress is encouraging to our family and we continue to have you in our prayers. You are a very special young man with many loving friends, some of which you impacted in a very short time with your lovely smile and warm heart. Keep it going, we look forward to laughing with you again soon!

    The Hilgeman's

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  4. Dear RajanBhai and Amisha bhabhi..
    You both are really great parent.we are now glad to hear that happy is recovering well.
    God is with us.So you do not worry..

    Your Brother--
    Nayan,Hetal

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