Saturday

Saturday has been pretty slow. allyson hasn't had any more seizures. We have had lots of visitors.

The Doctors have pinpointed the spot of the seizure activity to a small spot in the frontal lobe. Randy and I are being cautiously optimistic because the spot is outside both the speech and motor areas. Based on the current information, Ally's doctor believes that they can completely get rid of her seizures if they take this spot out. Again, we are trying not to get too excited yet. But the idea is exciting.

Brain mapping is set for tomorrow. This is when they use electric impulse to see what happens with that part of the brain. The hope is that nothing happens which means the section doesn't control anything (which is what they believe.)

Hospital life is beginning to wear Ally down. She is feeling better which makes her want to get up and move more. Since she is wired to the wall, moving is difficult as the I.V. pole and large heavy pouch with 72 grid wires have to travel with her. The farthest she can travel is the restroom. Randy and I get out as much as we can. One of us has to be here all the time. Randy will be at church tomorrow, so I will be here to 2:00 PM or so.

If things go as planned, after surgery Monday, Ally will be in ICU for 1 night then on 7ANorth until we go home.

God Bless

Dana