Zachary Update - 1st Surgery

Surgery started a little later today then anticipated. He went in for an MRI and prep work around 12:30 but didn't actually go in for surgery until about 3pm (scheduled for noon). After the survey he had another MRI and was sent to recovery. All went well. rather then putting electrodes on his brain, they put what the call a grid which is basically a bunch of electrodes all together.

When he came to he said to Cody, "daddy my head hurts." Drs said was good sign and hooked him up to pain meds. He is still in recovery, but will hopefully soon get his own room.

Still praying to get the info needed quickly so hopefully can get 2nd surgery done sooner and of course a speedy recovery.

Thanks again for all the live and support!

Below are a few pics Cody took today.
• Our brave boy after surgery
• Zach getting some rest before the big event
• Zach grabbing Cody's hand when he thought he was leaving during his nap...saying he's a daddy's boy is a bit of an understatement

Zachary Update - Day 2

Zachary made it through day two. He had about 10 seizures today; 5 of which all happened between noon and 1pm. They were able to get some good reads so they put him back on his meds until tomorrow. A few of the seizures consisted of his lips turning purple because of shallow breathing and oxygen going to his organs from what the drs say. That part is scary and hard to watch!

They put the electrodes on his brain tomorrow and said if they get enough information from the grid in a short period of time and the surgeon has an opening they may be able to move the 2nd surgery up. Yay!

Below are a few pics Cody has taken of our brave boy.

Zachary Update - Day 1

Zachary got checked into the hospital today. He has electrodes on his scalp to monitor his seizures until Thursday when they will put them directly on his brain.

He typically is on three medications both morning and night, but they have reduced it to only one of the medications with half the dosage. We want him to have seizures so that way they will be able to see where they are happening.

That's about it for right now. Will keep you posted. Good night.

Zachary updates

Just checking out this blogger app since Cody will be taking the laptop with him to Austin. I will try to do my best to keep everyone posted with his progress.

Thank you everyone for your continued thoughts and prayers for Zach's surgery. They mean so much to us! All the love and support we've been getting is so overwhelming. Today in church we had numerous people tell us they are praying for us. Brought a few tears to our eyes not only because of how important the power of prayer is to us but also because it's starting to make it all so real now. Knowing that God already has this planned out is what keeps us strong. He has the perfect plan and already knows the outcome. We trust that His will will be done.