by Marie Beattie | Jan 21, 2011 | Archives
Hi Everyone, The shunt was “turned on” today. It was adjusted to 170 from 200 (the highest setting). Dr. Long said he’d like to continue to adjust it incrementally over the next week until its set at 120. The insurance company has approved Corey to stay until...
by Marie Beattie | Jan 20, 2011 | Archives
Hi Everyone, No word on adjusting the shunt. Corey’s neurosurgeon hasn’t called in yet. He has been in surgery the last two days. Tomorrow our case manager calls the insurance company. Tonight we pray for more time. My nana used to tell me if I ever needed something...
by Marie Beattie | Jan 19, 2011 | Archives
Hi Everyone, Corey was having a spa night when I arrived. Laura cranked the heat and had her Ipod “shower” mix playing in her room. After the shower, we pulled out the Coconut Citrus lotion (which smells like the beach) and completed Corey’s spa experience with a...
by Marie Beattie | Jan 18, 2011 | Archives
Hi Everyone, Today was an emotional day for Corey. The nurses think that although she’s not advancing with her physical command responses, she’s beginning to process emotions. You might recall an earlier post when Nick explained that this is when it starts to get...
by Marie Beattie | Jan 17, 2011 | Marie's Blog
Hi everyone, Corey was sent for another CAT scan today. Dr. Long, her neurologist here at Bryn Mawr, reviewed the results with us. To recap, 10/2 among other injuries Corey was diagnosed with traumatic brain injury. Specifically, a diffused axonal injury. This means...