Update - Surgery Tomorrow

Recovery from Harold’s May 2nd surgery hasn’t gone as well as hoped. He saw improvement for a few days then regressed as he tapered off the post surgical medications. He became dizzy and weak. Sunday morning he had a mild seizure so his medications were increased.  Then Monday he was not able to keep any food, water, or medications down. By Tuesday evening he was dehydrated and was admitted to the hospital for IV fluids and medications. He is feeling much better now.

We don’t know the reason for the stomach upset but it may be a blessing in disguise. Being in the hospital has allowed Harold’s medical team to look into possible reasons for his continued dizziness, etc. An MRI taken last night has confirmed the probable cause. Harold still has a lot of swelling around a previously treated spot near the top of his head. We have been watching it for the last several scans, hoping it would resolve on its own. Now we believe it is the source of his problems. In addition there is another previously treated spot above his right eye that has grown.

There is a risk that surgery could cause permanent weakness on Harold's left side; but delaying treatment in hopes these areas will resolve carries its own risks. Harold has decided to take aggressive action and have both surgically removed. It usually takes several weeks to get a date for surgery. Amazingly a time opened up. Harold will have craniotomies #7 and #8 tomorrow afternoon, May 16^th. We ask for your continued faith and prayers in his behalf.