Successful Surgery! April 9th - Day 53

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Today was a GOOD day!

Thank you all for your prayers, Brian's cranioplasty went smoothly, his external drain (EVD) was successfully placed and vitals are stable! He was on full support (ventilator) during the operation and transitioned back to oxygen only immediately after with no problem! Surgeon said we could expect to notice him waking from anesthesia tonight or tomorrow given his neurological state, but his eyes were open by 2pm! He looks so awesome (and it's also obviously so nice to see him back to 'normal' with his skull back in place). When we left this evening his ICP was 6 (which is perfect! we want it 10 or under to let us know his brain is working everything out on it's own)!

We are so relieved & thankful! Thank you God for your continued provision, protection & timing with Brian's healing and recovery!

I'm only finishing sentences with exclamation points tonight! We're excited and expecting great things from here for Brian's come back! Goodnight!

"The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him."
-Nahum 1:7

Comments

  1. Roxann EpineyApril 9, 2021 at 8:29 PM

    Such great news! Thank you for the continued updates. You’re so inspiring and I can only dream of being half the wife you are some day! Get some rest tonight! 💕

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  2. DusterApril 9, 2021 at 8:30 PM

    🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻💙🙏🏼🕯💙💙💙

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  3. Michelle ChavezApril 9, 2021 at 8:35 PM

    So happy to hear it went so well!

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  4. Ania RossiApril 9, 2021 at 8:36 PM

    !!!!! Yes!!!!!
    This is all amazing!

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  5. Melissa DoucetApril 9, 2021 at 9:06 PM

    Such wonderful news!!!! Praying and fighting with you both!!! 💙

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  6. Cydney HughesApril 9, 2021 at 9:47 PM

    Go Brian!!!! Such great news, he’s a rock star!!

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  7. Sara DeGoniaApril 9, 2021 at 9:47 PM

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  8. Illini.talApril 9, 2021 at 10:00 PM

    Great news!! Continued prayers!!💙🙏🏼💙

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  9. Monica & AdamApril 9, 2021 at 10:16 PM

    That’s awesome!! ❤️

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  10. Kristin LoganApril 10, 2021 at 6:13 AM

    Awesome!!!!💙💙

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  11. vcapeApril 10, 2021 at 6:24 AM

    I checked my phone so many times, I love your exclamation points! God is good! He will do what He said He will do!

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  12. JoelApril 10, 2021 at 7:02 AM

    Such great news! Looking forward to more blessings in the days and weeks to come! Brian and Lauren Frank 💪 strong!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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  13. UnknownApril 10, 2021 at 8:30 AM

    Wonderful news, you and Brian remain in my daily prayers!

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  14. CindyApril 10, 2021 at 11:16 AM

    Yay Brian! Yay God!! Looking forward to hearing what He does next!!!!❤️🙏❤️

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  15. KarenApril 10, 2021 at 11:17 AM

    Awesome news! God is great! Continued prayers for healing and Brian to awaken!
    Thank you for all the updates!

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  16. CyndieApril 10, 2021 at 12:11 PM

    How exciting for you Lauren. I’m so happy it all went well for Brian. I thought of both of you all day. God is so good and powerful. I pray for Brian’s continue success and Gods continual guidance. Lauren stay strong, Brian needs you strong.❤️

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  17. Gary KnottApril 10, 2021 at 1:36 PM

    Great news! Praying always!

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  18. Gary KnottApril 10, 2021 at 1:36 PM

    Great news! Praying always!

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  19. AnonymousApril 10, 2021 at 2:50 PM

    Fabulous news! Prayers still!!

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  20. Mike n Maria hammenApril 10, 2021 at 4:57 PM

    Great news!!! Just shows and proves god’s miracles always happen. Sending prayers always and thanking him for the more to come. Xoxo

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  21. UnknownApril 10, 2021 at 5:44 PM

    This is great news. I have been following been following Brian and your journey closely since the incident. The story is inspiring and I know he is truly on the path to recovery. With what is obviously such an amazing support staff, it doesn't seem like he has much of a choice!

    I never met Brian, but he was on the same cross country team I was on just a year prior. Our paths took us in different directions, but ultimately to the same calling. I am an officer with San Diego PD and my heart aches for the trials you all must endure.

    Best wishes to my brother from a different cloth!

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  22. Chris E.April 10, 2021 at 6:47 PM

    Wonderful news! Continued prayers🙏❤️

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  23. Missy WarnerApril 11, 2021 at 9:11 AM

    That's wonderful news.. Still praying

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  24. Hayley ErmerApril 12, 2021 at 1:48 PM

    Continued prayers and good vibes for Brian and yourself. Brian certainly picked wisely when he found his way to you. Your love for him is obvious to a distant stranger. I know you will let nothing get in your way to help Brian get through this. We are here to support you both through this unexpected journey. Don’t forget to take care of you too;)

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  25. Wendy JeroskyApril 12, 2021 at 5:04 PM

    God and jaja got this covered !!!

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  26. Missy WarnerApril 13, 2021 at 11:47 AM

    Continuing prayers

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