Monday, January 8, 2007

Taylor woke up eager to get her surgery out of the way. Her doctor came buy to discuss the surgery with Taylor and her family. She wanted some juice this morning and is unable to have any until after the surgery. Taylor had her own photo shoot this morning. The family was asked if Taylor could be photoed for research purposes and also for the Shriner's magazine. The family was promised that her photos would not end up on any billboards or mass media communications, so they agreed to let Taylor be photographed. Taylor continues to collect little cardboard boxes from each time they suction her. She has collected 23 boxes so far. Sometimes Taylor asks for suction just to collect the little boxes. Taylor is getting used to the nursing staff here at Shriner's however she says that she really misses the great nurses that she had at U.C. Davis. Taylor came out of her surgery today in a great mood. The surgery lasted about 5 hours and the doctors said that everything went perfectly. The pacer implants are functioning as expected. Taylor is unable to eat for about 2 days. Taylor has said that the first thing she wants to eat is pasta with the white sauce. The doctors expect to start using the pacer in about 10 days to two weeks to give Taylor's body time to heal. Once they start weaning her they expect to have her off of the ventilator within 2 weeks.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Taylor,

I hear that you are a model now, i bet your sparkly blue nails looked great in the pictures!

We were sad that we didn't get to see you yesterday, but I promised Darian I would bring her down when you are able to have visitors again. She has some pony books picked out to read with you.

It must be nice to be in a room with pink walls and a big window. I bet you allready have it decorated. Did your Grandma climb on the bed again?!

Big Hugs
Jen Leonard

Anonymous said...

Hello Taylor-

I am glad to hear that you still woke up in a great mood. I know that everything will go fine today with your surgey. I look forward to hearing more about today a little later. Lots of love, hugs, kisses, & prayers.

Love-
Andy & Kelli Garcia- colusa

mahon's said...

Taylor,
You are a brave girl. and your family has much to be proud of. you are in are hearts and prayers daily.



the mahon family

Anonymous said...

Taylor,
We have been thinking about you all day and just read the update that your surgery went very well. That was such good news. Sounds like you will be off of the ventilator before too long. Bet your counting the days. Glad to hear that you already have your meal picked out when you can eat again. Can't imagine how hungry you will be. Stay strong and never give up. You have so many friends and family that are behind you. May God bless you and we will keep you in our prayers. Boomer & JoAnne

Anonymous said...

Taylor-

we are so glad to hear that everything went great today. We said special prayers for you and I can see now that God answered them. It's wonderful to hear that you came out with a great attitude. I love the fact that you already have your first meal picked out and it's not pizza. I'm sure the next couple of days you may be a little sore but in the end it will all be worth it. We love you very much, keep up that awesome strength. You are definetly a fighter. Lots of Love, hugs, kisses, & prayers.

Love-
Andy & Kelli Garcia- Colusa