well, they are keeping her in icu overnight because she has some brain swelling! they said that is somewhat normal and even common with the size of her tumor. she is very coherent and, however very tired, alert. she wakes up whenever we come in for visiting hours. she is still in a lot of pain (headache mostly) and some nausea but not much at all.
we got to visit her at 11 and again at 4, and she ate some solid food! a little mac and cheese, chocolate pudding, milk, and mountain dew (upon request!).
she was free of all of the hookups (iv's, catheter, etc...) when we went in this morning, which was really good to see. she has gotten up to use the restroom a few times as well. after we were done feeding her, she said "whoa, that was work!"...so she still has that contagious sense of humor
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her face is beautiful! if you didn't know her, you can't really tell that she has facial weakness...her eye completely closes and her smile is perfect (except for the slightest little drag in the corner of her mouth, but only noticeable because we know what to look for). the only bit of disappointing news is that she doesn't have hearing in the left ear. even the surgeon was disappointed when he found out. however, the ENT specialist came in when we were visiting and put a tuning fork next to her ear and she could hear it a little bit! so that could mean that MAYBE over time she will get some back? no one really knows.
i have one question though...she is experiencing double vision in her right eye, her left eye is fine! why is that? is that normal? that isn't the side that should be having issues, why is her right eye giving her trouble?
oh! and she is also getting a sound in her left ear, she said it's like the static on a tv...i asked if it was tinnitus and she said she doesn't think so...
more later! sorry so scattered, i just have a lot to say hehe.
-kristin
p.s. my mom asked if i had been posting! i said yes and that everyone was sending her lots of love, prayers, and good vibes