After struggling with seizures for 11 years, Allyson's Doctors have decided to consider her for brain surgery. This operation will take out the portion of her brain that is misfiring. Randy and I have set up this blog to help keep everyone up to date on what is happening.
Allyson’s first date for testing will be July 19. She will be in the hospital for 5 days. The tests will be non-invasive i.e. – MRI, PET etc. Once the doctors get this information they will then either accept or deny her for surgery. If no, we go back to trying to use meds to control the seizures. If yes, she is scheduled for brain mapping. This includes putting small discs in her brain to find out what side effects the piece they take out will cause. This takes another 5 days or so. After that is determined and surgery is still recommended, the surgery to remove the piece is done. My understanding is that surgery takes about 8 hours. Recovery will be 2 – 8 weeks.
This is all we know right now. Will update as we know.
12 comments:
I will keep Allyson in my prayers as well as putting her on the prayer chains at Indiana Wesleyan. I will keep updated on the progress. Please let me know if there is anything at all I can do to help at any time. Blessings, Lynn
Ally, Our thoughts & prayers are with you. You're a lovely sweet lady.
Pops Isaly
Dana/Randy
If there is ANYTHING Ashley and I can do, please don't hesitate to let us know. Ashley thinks of Ally as a sister and prays for her often. Ally is a wonderful young lady and we want the best for her.
I've added Ally to our church (Owenville United Methodist Church) prayer list and I've also asked our Eastern Star chapter (Owensville #370) to keep Ally in their prayers.
I'll use your blog to keep them updated. Thanks for setting this up so everyone can keep Ally in their thoughts and prayers.
Sandi
Ally/Dana/Randy
I was unaware of the upcoming consideration for surgery. I will keep your family in my prayers. If there is anything at home or church that I can help with, anything at all, please let me know.
Love,
Angel, Joseph, Maxwell and Anna
I can only imagine how difficult it is to go through this process...for each of you. Try to remember that God's will is amazing and HE is in control and with the doctors every step of the way. You have a ton of support, but if you need anything, please call. I love the blog idea. Hope to hear from you soon.
Love & Prayers,
Paige, Al, Travis and Jessica
Ally,
My thoughts are with you as you go through this process. Remember that God is always with you.
Dana, If you need somewhere for Josiah just let me know.
Best wished, Sarah Gadbury
Dear Dana, Randy, and Ally,
We will continue to keep you in our prayers.
Love,
Barry and Cheryl
thanx everybody! Luv bunches. Mwah!
Ally, All His best be with you and yours. We are praying and trusting God that all will go well for you. Give your parents our best. We will follow your progress with great intrest and many prayers. Keep the faith, you child of God!
So many prayers have been offered up, and are continuing, for you Ally. You're a beautiful Christian and a joy to be around.
Expect the best and it will happen :-)
Blessings, Cindy
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