Well -- the great news is that Noah's surgery to reinstall and refasten his skull using a titanium plate and titanium screws was successful. Noah is once again hard-headed.
Unfortunately, the CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) has not been draining at the desired rate and has begun to accumulate -- leading to significant swelling on the left side of Noah's head.
Following today's examination, Dr. Tabrizi believes that Noah is going to need to undergo surgery again this Thursday to install a cerebral shunt.
Tomorrow, Noah will take another catscan, and Dr. Tabrizi will decide whether to indeed operate following his review of the results. We hope that Noah's brain will begin to assimilate the fluid tonight, but are prepared for whatever the next few days have in store.
It is now looking like Noah will be in the hospital until at least this Saturday, the 14th. We remain, however, very positive-- and appreciate everyone's support.
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- As most of you already know, on July 28 my brother had an Arterio-Venous Malformation (AVM) which ruptured in his brain and had to undergo emergency brain surgery to remove it. We've created this website to give everyone brief updates on his status because it has been difficult to keep everyone up-to-date. There aren't words to describe the gratitude we feel for the outcry of support and love that has been shown for Noah. We also appreciate all of the positive energy and prayer that has been directed his way -- and truly believe it is helping him.
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Okay. We will think the same positive thoughts that we have always believed. Our money is on Noah. That kid is amazing. Give him a big hug and kiss from us and lots of love to all of you who are there with him. Go Noah Go. Love, JJ & B oxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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