Surgery postponed

Susan's craniotomy is being postponed this morning since her neurosurgeon was informed her last dose of Avastin was only 16 days ago. The drug prevents wounds from healing and needs to be out of her system for a longer period. Susan had a restful night, remaining stable with no neuro decrease. Slight facial weakness has not worsened. She'll be moved from ICU today and have an MRI that will disclose more about the bleed (vs abscess, vs tumor). The infectious disease team also re-evaluated the L-P shunt and lifted the urgency of removing it - they've suspected it as a source of infection. It's obviously a dynamic situation here, and a bit of a whiplash to go on-off for Susan's brain surgery. But I appreciate the need for a more measured approach for such a vital procedure. As always, we remain under God's care and timing. This day is another in the gift of life.