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Surgery Scheduled

 The surgeon’s office called today and got Paxton scheduled for next Friday, March 4, to remove the AVM. We won’t be able to remove it with radiation since it has already bled and he’s at high-risk of it bleeding again. It can take up to five years for the radiation to be completely successful. They are concerned about going in to remove it as it is so close to the speech center of his brain, but it needs to be removed. They have consulted numerous specialists and we know we are in the best care possible. He will spend a couple days in the PICU and at least a few days on neurology floor. If he has any setbacks with his speech or possibly movement with his hand we will then go back to the rehab floor. Best case scenario is they can remove the AVM with no complications and no setbacks in his rehab. He’s handling it really well. He’s had a few questions and we’ve been very honest with him about the possible complications. He’s being unbelievably brave and helping me to stay positive through all this.

I will keep the blog updated as we go. Thank you for your support. It helped me stay strong. I’m a mess of anxiety but trying to keep it together for the family. We are blessed to have so many people who care for us.  ❤️❤️❤️

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