2 years since craniotomy done.peg feed is being given.toma has been done. understands the commands like open ur mouth.wiht the help of 3, he can walk n climb. bbath is being given in the bathroom n he makes use of the commode . he passes urine when command is given.looks at people talking to him from person to person
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This person needs to be evaluated by a Speech therapist/pathologist. they have certain tests they can administer to find out if it is safe for the person to even begin to take anything by mouth. the danger with swallowing problems is that the person can aspirate food or liquids into the lungs and develop pneumonia.
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i'm afraid not. the nerve supply are not functioning well, so they cant. they also will have urine and faeces incontinence.
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There is a little known learning disability called "Nonverbal Learning Disability" also NLD, NLVD, or Nonverbal Learning Disorder that involves problems accessing the right side of the brain.  More information can be found at www.nldontheweb.org.  These students often have difficulties across the board.  How are his motor skills? His social skills? I would be glad to answer any questions about it you have. If you don't think he has this, send me an email.  I might be able to suggest a few other ways to go.  Your son is lucky to have a parent like you that cares so much.  I can see where your desperation comes from.
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my dad has surgery for that a few years ago... actually, it was like 7 years ago now that i think of it...\n\nhe's fine now, and other than not being able to use his hand for 2 weeks after the surgery, he's fine. its like there was never a problem. he works with a construction crew, and he's a real big, real strong guy. he uses heavy duty tools all day, and can still do everything he did before with just as much strength. you should be fine after the surgery, just do what the doctor tells you. it worked for him. he's got a grip like a gorilla.
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"The incision has healed well and judging by the radiographs, the graft is opacifying ('taking')," Richardson said. "Callus is forming nicely, and all of the implants (plate and screws) look unchanged."\n\nhttp://www.bloodhorse.com/articleindex/article.asp?id=34002\n\nHe's beyond the normal infection stage. :-) \nI also saw a report that indicated a possiblity that Brother Derek's front foot and Barbaro's hind foot made contact which could be a reason. \nWould sure serve notice to have Brother Derek checked out just in case IMO
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sucks, but that kinda stuff happens.  Could have been a surgical "oops", might have been unavoidable, impossible, really to know.\n\nThe timing of the original surgery may have been imperfect, most common underlying decision that leads to this sort of course of events.  However, this also, may have been out of the surgeon's control... depending on when he got to the hospital, when they called the surgeon...\n\nbile leak too?!, he musta had one nasty gall bladder, was it inside the liver?  Have done such a case twice, really nasty tough surgeries.
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Give her some bread to eat right away and plenty of water to drink. She will be fine. The biggest worry is that the bone will get stuck in the throat, and that hasn't happened (you'd know if it had from the choking, gasping and turning red, then white as the breathing stopped), so if she appears fine now, I wouldn't be too worried. Bread will cushion the bone, the stomach acids will destroy it and all will be well. Just be really careful in the future.
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Sounds neat, I read something about people being able to do things like that, but I cannot remember what it was about! LOL\n\nMaybe it was autistic children?  I can't remember.  If he seems otherwise normal, I would think it's just a neat thing he's enabled himself to do.
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I'm trying to understand your question...  I'm not sure what a PCA is (some sort of home care giver or helper?).  I'll go with that assumption.  There are tons of qualified & trained people out there looking for work.  You don't have to settle for third-rate help!  Fire this person.  I'm not understanding the whole poopy pants thing--- twice a week!  But anyway... that should be washed out EVERY TIME they're pooped in... not a few times a week!\nI realize that your son is autistic and how difficult that has to be (especially depending on the severity).  My grandson is also autistic (high functioning).  He was finally potty trained at 4 years and he's been accident free ever since!  Keep working with your son; don't give up.  I know it's not easy!!  \nYou have enough on your plate.  Fire your worker, and keep trying new ones until you find one who does things the way you want/need them done!  Good Luck!
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Their brains are going through the largest change since toddler hood.  There is so much going on in there and they haven't learnt how to process it all yet.  You sound like you have a good attitude towards it, keep it up, this too will pass!
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draining ascitic fluid has no upper limits, the more he gets it the more they will remove, I hope he is on the transplant list and that he gets better, good luck
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Calm down, mom. I'm sure if he were still at home and skipped a shower or brushing his teeth for a couple days it wouldn't be a huge deal ... so don't make it a huge deal now. And ... having been locked up for 15 years myself, I can tell you that being in the hole isn't always a bad thing. Boring - yes, but SAFE too. It will give him time for some thinking. Eventually he'll run out of stupid and insignificant things to think about and start thinking about his chosen course in life. That's just what he needs, so back off and let the solitude serve him. \n    The worst thing you can do is reinforce his "poor me" attitude. It's time for him to get his shit together and start acting like a man in his decisions. If he insists on being stupid after this ... make him go it alone.\n   Legally, he has to be offered a shower every 24 hours. Realistically ... there ain't  a damn thing you can do about it if he isn't offered one. Lawsuits won't make a damn bit of difference.
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yes it does really help, as long as he stays on it.For over a period of time, you can tell the difference.Good luck.
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If you mean Forman, he stayed alive. They took another brain biopsy, and they found out the disease that he had. But then at the end, House asked him to wiggle his left toes, and he wiggled his right toes. House then asked him to pick up his right arm, and he picked up his left arm. My guess is that something went wrong during the surgery. But it looks like he's fine in next weeks episode... Very confusing...\nHope this helps!
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I tend to agree with the above person. Although there seems to be quite a bit of info on the internet, it's often better to have it explained to you by an expert. There are different treatment modalities, that I won't go into here. Best to speak in depth with your childs doctor. Best of wishes.\n\nHave you discussed surgical options?
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Being your dad has lost so much weight, a permanent feeding tube is an option.  The reason is because there is a tube feeding formulation that is elemental which means that the nutrition is already broken down into a form that he can readily absorb.  In other words, basic amino acids, sugars, vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids that do not require pancreatic enzymes  are introduced into his gut and is absorbed immediately.  What I don't know is if there is a diabetic formulation.  Even if there isn't one, the diabetes can be controlled with insulin.  The stuff taste nasty and not palatable so drinking it is not possible.\n\nWhenever I recommend a feed tube, I always ask the question to the patient and family, is he going to have any semblance or quality of life.  If we are simply inserting a feed tube so that he can reside in a bed with little or no quality of life, then why are we doing it?\n\nAdditional questions that I have are what are the expectations and goals for him and how will this feeding tube help accomplish this.  Is our hope that he gets stronger and be able to get back to some sembalance of life?  Is it a realistic goal given his current physical state and medical problems?  Unfortunately, I suspect there are more medical things going on then simply chronic pancreatitis and diabetes.  He probably has chronic pain.  How is his liver and kidneys?  Does you father concur with this treatment plan?  If our goals and hopes are realistic and if your father concurs, then a feeding tube is appropiate.  \n\nI realize that feeding a loved one is a way to show love.  I remember hand feeding by son when he was 1.5 years old apple sauce and the mess we made.  Many holidays and celebrations revolve around food and feasting.  In some situations, not inserting a feeding tube and not feeding him is also an option.  And it does not mean you love him any less.  Sometimes, the greatest show of love is being able to let go.  It is much harder to not use a feeding tube once it has been inserted then not putting one in the first place.  I may be wrong about you dad's prognosis and probably not the best thing to talk about on Father's day but I want to be very clear on the ramifications of a feeding tube.\n\nTypically, feeding tubes are not permanent depending on the type they are putting in.  The tube either goes into there stomach or small intestines and these tubes are fairly easy to pull out.  The tube itself can last a long time in a patient and if need be replaced.  The tube (the part that is sticking out of the abdominal wall) typically is about 1 foot long, is capped when not in use and is fairly easy to hide in clothing.\n\nIn term of feeding schedules, he does not need to be continuously hooked up to the tube feed.  The connecting parts are fairly easy to manipulate.  The main thing is that he gets adequate number of calories.  And secondarily, if we give a large amount of feeding is he able to absorb a majority of it.  The feeding schedule can be #1 continuous like over a 12-16 hr period. Say like when he is sleep.  The benefit is a slower rate of feeding like 50-60cc/hr and easier absorption of the formula. #2 bolus feeding: say every 6 hrs you push in a larger quantity of feeding.  The only problem with the latter is that he may not be able to completely absorb a large bolus. #3 A combination of #1 and #2.  The key here is that he gets enough calories.  You can easily tell if he is not absorbing the formula completely ie giving him too much too fast by how much diarrhea he has.
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Hi, I feel so so so sorry for you, personally if I was you I would sit down with your friends family and the 2 surgeons and just ask them what is the pros and cons.\n\nSurely they will be able to give you some advice on this, you can't go thru all of this without some help or advice.\n\nAlso, ask the neurosurgeon for his advice and just tell him that you don't want to do anything without his approval cos at the end of the day it is your life that will be wrecked not theirs and not your families.\n\nAlso, if your surgeon rings you up ask him to talk to you over the phone and ask him the questions and get him to answer them, if he can and just pour your heart out to him tell him you don't want him to do the 15hr operation.\n\nYour surgeon will do whats best for you he won't let you down over all of these years.\n\nIf he did operate what would happen would you get paralyasis permantely and the blindness will that be permant whatever way you go?\n\nTry asking for a shunt to be put in I know you mentioned it in the additional details but that could save you and does that stay in their for life?\n\nAnyway good luck for this upcoming operation but please really think about it and I hope you get all the answers you need for you to make your decision.\n\nTake your time in thinking about it, it is your life your talking about here not theirs, also I have one more point for you!!!!!!\n\nLets say you didn't have these operations would you go blind? \nAnd also if you had the operations what happens in later life?\nHave you got to have it done again or will the shunt keep the fluid away?\n\nPlease add additional information\n\nThanks and the very best of luck?