Day One - Post Operation Dorsal Rhizotomy

Hunter started out his day with smiles. He was wide eyed, lifting his arms up for anyone to help him get out of bed. The neurosurgeon came in early. After he looked over Hunter, he said that Hunter was doing better than he could expect. His orders for the day was to keep Hunter on his back. He switched him from clear fluids back to a general diet. He said tomorrow afternoon will be the day we get him out of bed. This will be a slow process. It will start with them gradually sitting him up.

This afternoon was eventful. Hunter had special visitors into his room. The first visitor was Marty Turco. Turco began his hockey career at U of M. He spent one season with the Chicago Blackhawks, another season with the Boston Bruins, but spent most of his time with the Dallas Stars. He was a goalie. The second visitor was Jeff Backus. He started his football career at the University of Michigan. Afterwards, he was drafted into the Detroit Lions and played his entire career with them.

Marty Turco, Dallas Stars (Left), Hunter, Jeff Backus, Detroit Lions

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His Grandma, Grandpa, and other visitors came to visit. We started to notice that Hunter was getting tired. When the afternoon nurse came to check his incision, she noticed that it was swollen and the bandage was leaking fluid. She called the doctor. The resident came in. He was concerned and called Hunter’s neurosurgeon. Hunter’s neurosurgeon advised him to take off the bandages of the incision to see if something his incision was leaking. This was entirely heartbreaking and painful for Hunter. He pushed, squeezed, and pinched the area that is swollen. Hunter had a very rough time with this. They changed the bandages and are waiting the night out to see if more fluid leaks out. Hunter ate a grilled cheese sandwich. Starting at midnight, he will not be allowed any more food until the Neurosurgeon sees him tomorrow. This is precautionary, in case in has to go into surgery tomorrow. The doctor doubts he will need the surgery. But, it will depend on what the bandages look like in the morning. If surgery is done, they will be checking for internal bleeding. Hunter is resting peacefully right now.