Happy to get some good news today! TEE (ECHO) came back showing no "vegetation" which means no infection there! Praise God!
Sugical biopsy turned into disc removal since the entire disc was infected. Neuro-surgeon said the procedure went well, he was especially happy to find it has not spread to the spinal cord. He had a rough time in recovery with pain management but finally made it back up to his room around 8PM. He has staples in his neck, is in a soft collar, has a drain tube and must stay on his back at 20 degrees. He continues to be in alot of pain so please pray this will diminish quickly.
Other than 2 more neuro scans, I believe the major stuff is over. Hopefully they will now begin to get answers as to what type of infection we're dealing with and get him started on the most effective antibiotics.
I'm sure there is more to report, but oh so tired this evening; I'll try to catch up tomorrow.
Thanks for your contined prayers!
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