Brady spent most of the day sleeping on a warming bed. They are beginning to reduce the amount of pain medicine. They have started feeding him small amounts of milk into the jejunum tube (small intestine). They are using the gastric tube to help vent his stomach. It will take a day or two for his digestive system to work properly after the surgery.
When I arrived at the hospital Brady was a little fussy. It's hard to tell if he's in pain or hungry. I was able to hold him for a little while and he calmed down. Ali also spent time holding him today. It's more difficult now working around all of the tubes and wires.
Ali was pretty grossed out today when she looked down and noticed that some of Brady's stomach fluid had leaked on her pants. The bile was a toxic, neon green color. If that was the cause of Brady's reflux, it's obvious why it caused him such discomfort. It made my stomach churn just looking at it.
The nurses said they will try bottle feeding him tomorrow at some point. They said they will use "ad lib" feeding. Instead of working off a feeding schedule, they will feed him when he wants to eat. They will supplement the amount with milk through the G-J tube.
The surgeons stopped by to see Brady several times during the day. Ali was also there when the doctors and nurses did their rounds. Everyone said that Brady is recovering quickly and looks great.
The doctors told Ali today that we need to take classes to learn how to use the G-J tube and care for Brady. It's still a little surreal to see this plastic device stuck in Brady's abdomen.
We've been told that Brady will have the G-J tube for at least three months. Ali and I are excited to start feeding Brady tomorrow with a bottle and his new device.
We're completely blown away by Brady's strength and resiliency. We know that he continues to be uplifted by your messages and prayers.
With love,
Tyler, Ali, Ava, Casey and Brady
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