Thursday, June 19, 2008

New Surgery Date - AGAIN

Ben's new surgery date for his airway scope, ear cleaning, and head catscan (to look at the enlarged ventricles in his brain) is August 13. I'm very excited to hear the results from his airway scope. For the first time since Ben's had his trach, he is able to deliberately make little noises (we think through his mouth). That would suggest that the swelling in his airway has improved, which needs to happen before the doctors even discuss repeating the coanal atresia repair (opening the nasal passages) and airway reconstruction. The upcoming scope in August is the only real way to tell how his airway is looking. We are hoping the best!

2 comments:

Life is Great said...

glad to hear you all finally got a date pinned down, hopefully you will see great progress in Ben's airway!! He looks so good int he video you posted and I know you all are thrilled to hear him make some noise.

Crystal M. said...

I am glad to hear you have a date I hope it sticks this time!
Hugs,
Crystal and Eva