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Posted 2016-12-17T05:05:00Z

Friday PM

It is still too early to determine the affect that this stroke has had on Garrett, we are positive, we shall be vigilant, Garrett has a strong spirit. Garrett will be in the ICU for, at least, another 2 days. To keep stimulation low as Garrett's brain recovers, visitation is still limited. Treatment on the clot in Garrett's lung continues. Garrett is receiving a specific saline solution, as a preventative measure against any swelling that may occur in the brain after a stroke. He is still slightly sedated... he has been through a tough battle. However, we have turned a corner towards healing and recovery.  Garrett is awake, knows us, talks (when he feels like it). He really would like a bath. Pray for Garret's comfort, he needs to feel safe right now.[...]

Posted 2016-12-16T19:37:00Z

Friday

After speaking with the doctors about Garrett's MRI results, we have learned that Garrett has had a stroke affecting both sides of his brain.

We do have good news to report!! Garrett is currently out of sedation, off of life support, and sitting up, ready to heal![...]

Posted 2016-12-16T14:37:00Z

Thursday

Garrett's condition is still critical. We are currently dealing with a blood clot in is lungs and a clot in his brain. The treatment for each of these clots is somewhat reverse.  So, we are trying to treat one and not affect the other.  One of our main concerns, with the clot in his brain, is the possibility of a stroke.  This cannot be completely determined, more the scope of a stroke, cannot be determined until Garrett comes out of sedation. Though he is still on life support, he is being slowly weaned off. He is expected to be in the ICU for, at least, the next 3 days.[...]

Posted 2016-12-16T14:36:00Z

Wednesday

Garrett was admitted to St Joseph Hospital Wednesday. He was taken into emergency surgery late afternoon to remove an extended blood clot at the base of his aorta. Surgery was successful.[...]