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On September 29, 2019, Sean had an ischemic right cerebellum stroke he was sent to ICU for observation and on September 30, 2019, he had a catastrophic hemorrhagic stroke in the same area and developed hydrocephalus (fluid on the brain) as a result.
Sean was dying and impending brain death. On September 30, 2019, he needed an emergency craniotomy and to have an external ventricular drain put in to relieve the pressure and reduce the fluid on his brain. After surgery, he went into a coma (not medically induced) and didn't start to emerge until October 23, 2019. The external ventricular drain was only a temporary solution and we were approaching the mark where it will either stop working or he was at risk of getting an infection. The fluid was still building up. Although quite a bit of swelling went down the 4th ventricle was still not able to drain the fluid properly. Doctors decided it would be best to place a permanent VP shunt to reroute the excess fluid to the stomach. This would help keep the pressure down. The VP shunt surgery was done on November 6, 2019. Sean was removed from ICU to the neuro unit two days later. He started a course of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Sean started making significant progress that it was decided he would be a great fit for Kaiser Rehab Center in Vallejo.
On December 3, 2019, he transferred to Kaiser Rehab Center in Vallejo where therapy continued. Sean underwent an intense therapy program daily. M-F 10a-4p and Saturday and Sundays about 3 hours of therapy. Upon going to rehab Sean was able to move his legs, left arm and right arm a little and speak some. During his rehab his speech improved, he started eating more, standing with assistance and walking with a platform walker with assistance. He still has a long way to go but each day he's making progress and for that we are grateful. Presently he is at home where in-home therapy will continue. Recovery is a process and he is making tremendous progress.
On September 29, 2019, Sean had an ischemic right cerebellum stroke he was sent to ICU for observation and on September 30, 2019, he had a catastrophic hemorrhagic stroke in the same area and developed hydrocephalus (fluid on the brain) as a result.
Sean was dying and impending brain death. On September 30, 2019, he needed an emergency craniotomy and to have an external ventricular drain put in to relieve the pressure and reduce the fluid on his brain. After surgery, he went into a coma (not medically induced) and didn't start to emerge until October 23, 2019. The external ventricular drain was only a temporary solution and we were approaching the mark where it will either stop working or he was at risk of getting an infection. The fluid was still building up. Although quite a bit of swelling went down the 4th ventricle was still not able to drain the fluid properly. Doctors decided it would be best to place a permanent VP shunt to reroute the excess fluid to the stomach. This would help keep the pressure down. The VP shunt surgery was done on November 6, 2019. Sean was removed from ICU to the neuro unit two days later. He started a course of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Sean started making significant progress that it was decided he would be a great fit for Kaiser Rehab Center in Vallejo.
On December 3, 2019, he transferred to Kaiser Rehab Center in Vallejo where therapy continued. Sean underwent an intense therapy program daily. M-F 10a-4p and Saturday and Sundays about 3 hours of therapy. Upon going to rehab Sean was able to move his legs, left arm and right arm a little and speak some. During his rehab his speech improved, he started eating more, standing with assistance and walking with a platform walker with assistance. He still has a long way to go but each day he's making progress and for that we are grateful. Presently he is at home where in-home therapy will continue. Recovery is a process and he is making tremendous progress.