Surgery postponed

What a roller coaster ride this has been. From the moment we arrived at the hospital the information we have received about Lauren's condition has changed with each doctor that has come to visit. The list of doctors has been numerous: a trauma doctor, a neurologist, an optometrist, and a surgeon. It's been a bit fustrating since at times it appears that the opinions of these different doctors differs from day to day.

They have decided to postpone Lauren's surgery until after they do an MRI. This is the same MRI that they told us was unneccasary but now for serveral reasons has become neccasary. The doctors want to understand why Lauren's right arm continues to be so weak. It is possible that it is the result of her rib injury or there is a possibility that she has nerve damage. The other reason for the MRI is to completely understand the extent of the broken bones in her neck. The doctors want to be sure that the positioning of her body during surgery will not cause further damage to her neck.

So finally after a delayed 10 am then 11 am surgery and then a scheduled 5:00 pm MRI they have taken her to get the MRI around 8:15 pm or so.

And so the waiting begins....again.

While the surgeon let us know that the surgery would hopefully take place on Monday we are still hoping and praying that there are no suprises after the MRI.

My mom (Lauren's grandmother) and sister Paula (Lauren's mother) have set up camp on the 4th floor of the hospital. Please be sure to come and check in with them or another family member before heading down to see Lauren in the ICU. Last night she sat up and tried to get out of bed! She has become our little escape artist. Because of this the nurses has become more strict about the 2 visitor at a time rule. This ensures that Lauren is not overly stimulated and she can rest. We appreciate and welcome all visitors we just want to be sure that we can rotate everyone through.

Thanks again for your thoughts and prayers--keep them coming!