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Owen’s VNS Surgery Update

November 17, 2015 Lisa

Owen's device got turned on almost two weeks ago, following his VNS surgery in late October. He hasn't slept much since. Currently, his device is going off every five minutes for 30 seconds. My educated guess is that Owen isn't used to the sensation yet. I'm praying that … [Read more...]

Angelman Syndrome, Owen Owen, VNS

An Owen Update & Fixing the Hot Water Heater

October 21, 2015 Lisa

Owen's VNS surgery today went well. Thank you for your prayers! He now has the VNS device implanted in his upper chest. A couple of wires run under the skin from that to a nerve on his neck. Incisions on his neck and chest are the biggest infection risk over the next two … [Read more...]

Angelman Syndrome, Multi-Generational Living, Owen 31 Days, Owen, seizures

Owen’s Surgery

October 20, 2015 Lisa

Back in June, I posted about Owen's surgery. We ended up rescheduling it, waiting until the hot summer was over. It was supposed to be last month, but the day before surgery he ended up getting pretty badly burned on our wood stove. With open wounds, surgery was rescheduled … [Read more...]

Angelman Syndrome, Multi-Generational Living, Owen 31 Days

A New Method of Owen Management 

August 12, 2015 Lisa

Owen's Pica has spiraled almost completely out of control. He is constantly on the lookout for anything he can fit in his mouth. He's tried to eat (and succeeded in some) strange things lately, including colored pencils, erasers, diaper tabs (he rips these off), socks, and any … [Read more...]

Angelman Syndrome, Owen, parenting

We Postponed Surgery

June 29, 2015 Lisa

Hi again... A brief update to my long lost last night. After talking and praying this morning, and checking out the forecast, Bryan and I decided to postpone Owen's VNS surgery.  With highs in the 100s for the next long while, and an old house with no A/C, and a little … [Read more...]

Angelman Syndrome, Owen

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Hi, I'm Lisa! I blog about large family life, living, and love here on Maggie's Milk. You'll find posts related to homeschooling, homesteading, and doing life as a large family.

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