Just spoke with Sarah and we have some great news about Brian.
(They have not seen the doctor yet today, but when they do, we will post another update.)
They took him off of the anaesthetic again this morning for several hours and his reactions were great. He is very calm and relaxed, which is a huge blessing. Doctors worry about patients with similar injuries coming out of anaesthetic feeling stressed and anxious, but Brian's good ol' calm nature is doing him awesome favors and he's handling it amazingly well. He recognizes Sarah's voice and responds (just as he always does) to Rowan's name.
They also tried another little test today (one more miracle) by taking him off the ventilator to see how he breathes on his own. As you might have guessed, he breathes just fine on his own! This is also totally knock-us-out-amazing news. The nurse commented on his "Colorado lungs" and how well he's doing. They did put him back on the ventilator and back under the anaesthetic so he could continue resting for the afternoon.
Tomorrow (at 3:30pm), they will return the bone flap that was previously removed, which is a fairly minor "in and out" procedure. His cranial pressure is still low - a 2/3 - amazing!
Sarah just asked that we keep the prayers coming and said that she'll be calling soon with the next round of good news from the doctor.
Hopefully, you're all smiling from ear to ear right now. I certainly am.
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This is great news and in typical Brian form. I saw him just days before and Shared some great laughs and some big smiles :) all he talked about was Sarah and Rowan, they are the reason he is pulling trough and doing as well as he is...
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts are with you and your family and we are racing with you in our hearts ...
Erik B
Post by Cameron:
ReplyDeleteHi Cameron, we've read about Brian's crash on facebook. We haven't met Brian but after reading about it we just want say that we wish him all the best.
Our thoughts are with Brian, his family and friends and we look forward to hearing about his recovery.
Ian, Ed and Max
England ski cross team
Posted by Cameron:
ReplyDeleteCameron, heard from the boys what happend to Brian. My thoughts are with him and you. I bet he'll threaten you to get those boots back.
Hug to rachel.
Brian Bennett
(Canadian Ski-Cross Team)
Friend of Brian's Mom's----way across the country in Florida, with prayers to a full recovery!
ReplyDeleteSue Carlson, Anna Maria Island
We're thinking of you, Maggie and Jim, and praying for your son's full recovery, Maggie!
We wish we could be there in person but heart and mind will have to do for now. We are following closely and praying continously for Brian and all of the family...
ReplyDeleteLee, Kathy, Preston and Madison Bougneit.
Chandler, Arizona
Sarah, Rowan,... We are saddened to hear about Brian's accident and what you are going through. We are praying for you all and wishing the best for Brian's recovery. All signs are so positive and it sounds like he is getting the best of care. We wait patiently to get more good news. Brian's personal strength will carry him far.
ReplyDeleteLove to you all and keep that "hell yeah" attitude,
Neal, Barb, Mike and Brenna Connelly
great news.
ReplyDeleteAutumn