Friday, March 09, 2007
Yesterday, Lukas saw his neurosurgeon. Lukas has been getting regular CT scans for his brain for the last 22 months due to the fluid sac that resides in his brain. After his accident at 1 year of age (he's now 38.5 months), Lukas lost about 40% of his brain mass. That empty space was filled by a fluid sac that just wouldn't resolve. So, he never really had a full brain. Doctors wanted to monitor this sac of fluid which didn't seem to get smaller.His brain mass didn't seem to grow either. Right before we went to China for stem cell last October, Lukas had another scan. That scan (the 5th since his injury) showed the same thing: unchanged. Doctors told us his brain might never grow if the injury was severe enough. We prayed that stem cell would help him. Today, Lukas is doing great. Clinically, we see he's made alot of improvments since stem cell. He's now talking, eating every kind of solid food, and following commands such as clap your hands, give me ahigh five, say some words like mom, dad, eat, andgrandma, etc. He also responds to his name calling and understands what we tell him. He can also balance his weight for a few seconds when you let go of his support. Yesterday, Lukas's neurosurgeon took another scan (his 6th since the injury) and told us the surprising news.The fluid sac is almost completely gone and his BRAIN MASS HAS GROWN SIGNIFICANTLY. His brain mass is now completely full inside the cranium and he is on the road to recovery. The doctor and nurses applaud our efforts and told us to continue to do whatever we're doing for Lukas's recovery. He's made so much recovery it's incredible. Doctors and nurses are very amazed. In the last 2 months, post stem cell treatment, Lukas has graduated from all his doctors. His neurologist, GI, pedi opthamologist, and now his neurosurgeon, all tell us the same thing. He's healthy, happy, and recovering. So, they don't want to see him on a regular basis anymore unless something comes up. In the meantime, we will continue to give him therapy, special education, take him to China for a few more stem cell treatments, and keep him safe and happy. Thank you so much for your continue support, love, and prayers. We love you all so much.
