Surgery Cancelled

As you all know Blake was scheduled for Surgery Wednesday June 6th for his Nissen fundoplacation. Tuesday June 5th Becky, Blake, Aleah and Grandma Fisher headed to Salt Lake City for Blake's Surgery.  Tuesday afternoon Becky and Grandma Fisher took Blake to the Radiologist who changed Blake's GJ- tube (because it was leaking). They also took an x-ray. After the appointments they went back to the hotel. Blake wasn't doing very well. He had a fever, lots of secretions, and a really high heart rate. Becky decided to take him to the ER around 7:30pm. Blake was admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) around 1:30am. Blake had a collapsed lung. The Doctor said,"it was the most deflated lung Blake has ever had." :-( Naturally with those symptoms and diagnosis Blake's Surgery was cancelled.

Finally sleeping.  It's been a rough day/night

It was a rough night but Becky and Blake managed to get a little bit of sleep.

Blake hanging out. What a cool Dude.

Blake Perked up a little bit on Thursday he was up and moving around more. They moved him to the main floor Thursday afternoon.  Becky said, "He had more color in his face." That is wonderful news.
 

This cute little Bug is so worn out. 

Blake was discharged from the hospital on Friday June 8th. We are not sure at this point in time when the surgery is scheduled. Maybe the end of the month. It's going to be a little tricky since we are moving the beginning of July.  But we will keep you all up to date as the information become available.

Blake's new equipment.  The Cough Assist

Blake can cough a little bit but not as much as normal.  He needs this awesome new cough assist to help him remove secretions even when he can't cough. Sweet!

***Note don't forget the benefit dinner for Chad, Becky and their family Friday, June 15 at White Pine High School.Contact Amanda Hilton hilton_amanda@hotmail.com   775.293.0117 for more info
***The Smith's made the front page of the Ely Times.  Be sure to check it out. http://www.elynews.com/news/article_ac22a948-b0f6-11e1-9b1d-0019bb2963f4.html Very cool!!!

Riding the "Zoo Train"

Blake and Grandma Fisher riding the train.

One of Blake's favorite signing time songs is "Zoo Time"  Go here to watch a little clip.  The Fisher House had some ticket to Hogle zoo.  It was  a perfect opportunity to take Blake on his very own "Train Ride."  Blake was still a little worn out from his last hospital stay; however, he was able to ride the train a couple times and just loved it.  He had a wonderful time.  We just love making memories with this little guy.  It's so nice to see a smile on his face.  And special time with his Grandma Fisher.
Can you ask for a better day? Out of the Hospital, get to ride the Zoo Train, and going home.  AWESOME!!!

Signing Time + Blake = One Happy Boy!

Blake loves Signing time!

Signing Time is a program that teaches American Sign Language. Blake just loves watching Rachel from Signing Time.  Rachel is one of Blake's best friends. (Some say even his "Girlfriend") Blake watches signing time every time he has a treatment (So several times a day).  He loves to sit on his bike and enjoy his friend Rachel as he watches and learns how to sign. Rachel makes it fun with lots of music and pictures. If you haven't heard or seen Signing time you need too.  Go here to the signing time website.  It's awesome!!!! We have all learned some American sign language thanks to signing time.  Highly Highly recommend it.

We have some very exciting news.  Blake gets to meet Rachel!  She is going to come see Blake when he has his surgery.  Yeah!!! Also, we just got tickets to go see Rachel June 22. She is doing a concert in Ogden.  Very excited! We can't wait.

Chad's in the Hospital

Aleah snuggling her Daddy in the hospital.

Chad came home from work Wen June 6th with some horrible pain in his chest. Chad said, "It feels like glass was cutting him." He had a headache,and a fever. Chad hadn't been feeling well for a couple days. Becky suggested he go to the Emergency Room. Chad was admitted into the hospital Wednesday afternoon. Chad was diagnosis with "Pancreatitis."

 Pancreatitis is a disease in which the pancreas becomes inflamed. The pancreas is a long, flattened, pear-shaped organ located behind the stomach. It makes digestive enzymes and hormones including insulin. In pancreatitis, the digestive enzymes attack the tissue that produces them.

The hospital ran a couple test.  They did an ultrasound to see if Chad had any gallstones in his gallbladder, thankfully that test came back normal.  Yeah!

Chad's blood sugar has been out of control.  They have diagnosis him with "Type 2 diabetes ". This means Chad has high levels of sugar (glucose) in his blood.  Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes.  Chad as of now will not have to take insulin.  The main treatment for Type 2 diabetes is diet and exercise.

Chad is still in the hospital today Saturday June 9th. He is having a hard time keeping food down, he still has some pain, and a really bad headache.   Hopefully he can keep some food down and be able to go home soon. 

Please keep Chad and his family in your Prayers. 

Thank You!!!

Chad got home later this afternoon. Yeah.
The best medicine in the world... Aleah!