Brandon needs prayers again.. Coming HOME!

[jenluckenbach]

Poor dear Brandon. Prayers he feels well VERY soon!!

[Catty1]

Prayers and gentle {{{{hugs}}}} to Brandon.

Do you think sending the link to this thread to your sis would be an idea? Or copying and pasting the posts? Names aren't needed - just wondered if hearing from people he doesn't know might be a comfort and support to him.

I really hope he starts feeling better soon.

[Medusa]

I've not had an MRI either but I've heard that it really can test your nerves. I'm sorry that Brandon has had that to deal with on top of everything else. It's good news, though, that the drs. feel the nausea and headache are due to the surgery, which makes sense, I guess. Prayers are unceasing here and we just know that Brandon will continue to improve. What a Christmas party you're all going to have!

[Laura's Babies]

Todays update from Sis.. Before taken to the hospital, the tumor on the brain stem had ruptured, that was the reason for the swelling, headaches and nausea. Today was the first time Sis had heard it had ruptured... That can NOT be good!

The doctor told his Mom today that his brain is swelling again (as expected after surgery) but has not stopped, nor responding to the medication and the reason the pain and nausea has not stopped. They changed his medication to try to get the swelling to stop and go down, if there is no improvement by the end of today, he will have to be put back in ICU. He has been through SO much in this last week that it scares me!

[Catty1]

Poor Brandon, and his mom!

I hope the medication starts to work, just so he can feel more comfortable.

Prayers for Brandon.

[jennielynn1970]

Oh my gosh, that poor guy! I really hope they can find something to make the swelling go down and that he will get better.

Prayers being said for Brandon and his family.

[pomtzu]

That poor guy is going thru sooo much! Prayers that he is soon feeling better and on the road to recovery. Hopefully - no more surprises for his Mom too.

I can understand him being upset with the MRI. I've had many, and tho they never bothered me, I can fully understand how some people have a problem tolerating them.

[jenluckenbach]

Such sad news that Brandon is not feeling better yet. Many more prayers coming.

[cassiesmom]

Such sad news that Brandon is not feeling better yet. Many more prayers coming.

From here, too

[Bengalz]

Laura,

I am so sorry to hear that Brandon is going through such a difficult time and hope his doctors can help him through it. This has to be heart wrenching for you and your family.

Hugs to you dear lady

[Medusa]

So now the drs. are reconsidering why there is swelling? Well, whatever the reason, God is aware and is on it. An angel is standing right over Brandon, guarding and protecting him and making all things right. I'm looking forward to a better update soon. Keep the faythe.

[Laura's Babies]

Brandon was moved back to ICU yesterday. I was hoping to hear more but haven't. Maybe today...

[Laura's Babies]

Latest is he was moved back to ICU but because the staff is so shorthanded that he was not getting his pain meds on time and would get better attention in ICU.. How right they were, he was UP and walking today and feeling tons better!!

Sis said they are going to treat him with radiation and oral chemo. Mention was even made that he could be home as early as Wednesday of he continues on like this! ***HAPPY DANCES! *****HAPPY DANCES***!! UPWARDS NOW!! Pray there are NO setbacks and he continues upwards now!

[cassiesmom]

So ... it sounds like the swelling on Brandon's brain has come down, since he's able to be up and about. That is good news!

[Catty1]

YAHOO!

I thought about him being more closely watched and cared for in ICU...the nurses on the regular wards try, but they are SO understaffed, as you said!

They are probably as glad as anyone that Brandon is getting good care.

Up and walking around? What does he think he is? HEALTHY???

Great news all around! I hope he does get to come home soon!