We are happy to share that we have so much progress to report!
On September 9, Paul had procedure called a Cranioplasty in which they placed a Titanium plate in his forehead. The surgery went well and even with a shaved head Paul is back to looking handsome as ever.
The gluten-free diet has resolved all of his stomach issues. A nephrologist found that the thirst hormone in Paul's pituitary gland was damaged from the accident and was causing extreme, excessive thirst. As a result, Paul was drinking too much fluid. A nasal spray was prescribed which regulates this hormone and since then Paul has been sleeping through the night without getting up to wee every hour!
On October 6, he will have another surgery to remove metal from his right wrist. He will have more physical and occupational therapies following this surgery.
With all of this good news, Paul has been in high spirits and energy. He has been calling friends, socializing, joking around and sleeping much less. He's been going outside again for short walks and went to lunch at PF Chang's - which has a gluten-free menu.
Our family continues to be grateful to all of you for your prayers, positive affirmations, donations, letters, gifts and phone calls. Homemade gluten-free cookies and cakes are much appreciated and still welcome!
The Baileys
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Amazing! Thanks for the update. Much Love!
ReplyDeleteyay, so glad to hear all the good news! no more stomach issues, yippee! -kelsey
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ReplyDelete(I am sensitive to gluten as well...)
Love,
Shannon (friend of Paul's from Tacoma)
Good work Paul! So happy that things are looking up (and for the update!). Some gluten-free delights may be in your future....
ReplyDeleteLove Erika
That is GREAT news! Thanks for the update!! Praying for all of you! ~Jenna
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