WOO-HOO!

Bob had an angiogram this morning. The results showed a small vasospasm. A vasospasm is a reaction from the blood vessels of the brain. Believe it or not, the brain does not like any extra blood in its space. So, in very simple language, when there is extra blood in the brain cavity, the brain reacts by having the blood vessels spasm, which can cause them to collapse. If they do collapse, another stroke can occur. The doctor's found a small vasospasm, ballooned it, and gave him medication.

Now, the doctor's say, it's only a waiting game, waiting for him to wake up. All of the items on the checklist (BP, HR, sugars, clear veins, etc...) are all good; he needs time for the brain to heal and to wake up.

Bob's eyes were open much of the day. He opens them when you call his name. He moved both of this arms. If you've spent any amount of time with Bob, you know he's probably saying, "If you didn't see me move the first time you asked, I'm not showing you again. Maybe tomorrow."

So, today was a better day. He made it through day 1, 2, 7, and 10. The next milestone is day 14. Keep the prayers coming. You know...he's going to look back on this one day and say, "Dude, what the hell."

For more information on strokes, visit www.strokeassociation.org