More tests, and a possible treatment

We saw the infection doctor today in New Orleans, two of them actually. The consensus was that we needed to run a few more blood tests and if no new clues were found, then she needs to be on antibiotics for 12 weeks to prevent whatever caused the infection from coming back. The bloodwork will take about a week to come in.

All things considered, we are still very happy that an infection caused the fracture and not something much worse. Megan continues to feel great and is free to participate in dancing and most school activities.

No Malignancy Found!

We received the wonderful news today that there was no Malignancy found in Megan's biopsy. Words cannot describe the relief I feel now. Thank you to everyone who prayed for her.

She has been diagnosed with osteomyelitis, which means her bone is (or was) infected. We will see a specialist next week to find out about any future treatments. However, all of her most recent blood tests show no sign of infection, so I'm optimistic that she is already over whatever it was.

And, thanks to Dr. Baty and the corrective surgery he did, she continues to feel great. She is back at school and happy as ever. Yay!

Feeling Good for Church

All Better

I know it's hard to believe, but Megan is feeling all better. She woke up this morning with no pain and is dancing and singing along with spongebob as we speak. The neurosurgeon said that kids recover quickly, so it should be no surprise to me, but it is. I mean a mosquito bite is usually a minor emergency for her.

She may just feel great because she had a full nights sleep and might feel pain as the day progresses, but we can deal with that as needed. I am just really grateful to see her dimples again :)

Over the hump

She is feeling much better now that the anesthesia is more out of her system. Walking and playing and shopping in the gift shop. Her pain is much lower too. Should get our discharge papers any time now.

Sleeping Well

The surgery went well. She is out of recovery and is pretty comfortable. Biopsy results haven't come in yet. Probably going home in the morning. Good night!

waiting

Megan had her "happy syrup" and was wheeled off to the operating room about an hour ago and we are waiting to hear that the procedure has started. My thoughts now are focused on the doctors finding whatever they need and the repair going smoothly. Here is how we passed the time waiting for surgery

Megan's Back (pun intended)

I started this blog a while ago as a fun way to show Megan's personality through her clothing choices. Life being what it is, I got really busy and haven't updated in a while.

Now, I want to share with friends and family updates on my sweet girl's recent back injury as it looks like it will be somewhat of a journey through the unknown.

Here is what we know:

• Megan has a compression fracture to the bony process of one of her thoracic spinal bones
• Bloodwork has shown no indication to the cause of the fracture
• A brace was prescribed which has helped greatly with the pain she was experiencing
• She has a biopsy scheduled to determine the cause of the fracture
• At the same time, the neurosurgeon will do a kyphoplasty to prop up the bone and (hopefully) more permanently relieve her pain

The unknowns:

• The cause of the injury
• How long she will have to wear a brace and restrict her activities

Megan has been wonderful even though she's been poked and prodded for 6 weeks now. She rarely complains about wearing her brace and feels so good that we have to remind her to take it easy.

My hope is that, by blogging her updates, our friends and family can stay up to date with Megan's status. Please keep in your prayers that Megan has a full and speedy recovery and that she continues to be brave and strong throughout this process.