Well, Remy has shown some improvement in the past couple of weeks, that we are pleased of. Since the last post many things have happened. His EVD came out, EVD is an External Ventricular Drain. It was actually accidentally knocked out but they were going to take it out the same day anyway. The Neuro surgeon was nearby and checked out Remy right away and assured us that although it wasn't the preferred method of removal that he was doing fine. Sometime after this he was moved to Toronto Sunnybrook Hospital by air ambulance. Kerry, his mother, says that the flight team and medical personal were awesome, she was really impressed. During his stay at Sunnybrook, Remy was having his Trach hood suctioned and he actually coughed so hard that it flew out of his through. From what we're told it caused quite the stir and the Doctors and Nurses were like a beehive of activity on him and after they checked him out they left it out as Remy was breathing fine on his own anyway. Strange how somethings happen, but the bottom line is that he's doing fine and in good hands. Remy is improving steadily but he is dealing with a fever and the sweating that comes with it. They found out that he had a UTI, Urinary Tract Infection, and he's being treated for that. Once the fever and UTI is taken care of they'll be able to install a Shunt. Why a Shunt? Well the Doctors think he has Hydrocephalus and they need to relieve the pressure.
Anyway, Remy's in good hands, his mom is at his side everyday and long into the night making sure he gets the best possible care. My family is on hand too and visit him daily. They're even reading books to him. Hopefully when Remy wakes up he'll have a love for reading. I did manage to read him from cover to cover the latest James Bond novel, Carte Blanche. It wasn't written by Ian Fleming of course but it's still a good read. I did manage to order Remy a couple of new books including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. I remember watching this in the theatre when I was a boy. Remy loved the movie, all 3 hours of it, and watched it many times. What I did not remember is that it is written by none other than Ian Fleming himself. No wonder boys and men alike appreciate both James Bond and CCBB. Remy and his friend Alex are always in our thoughts and prayers. Cheers Daddy Rej
