(Since Casey is in surgery resting peacefully right now, this is Aaron providing an update.)
7:00 p.m.
Casey’s neurosurgeon, Dr. Weinberg, came to talk to us. He was younger than I expected — in his late 30s or so. He exuded confidence and even a hint of pride as he spoke.
The surgery went better than planned, he [...]
(Since Casey is in surgery right now, this is Aaron providing an update.)
6:00 p.m.
We just saw Casey in the Critical Care unit. He’s looking very good, his head wrapped in a white turban of gauze, but otherwise looking just like Casey. He’s fast asleep (and who wouldn’t be?). The doctor who talked with us said [...]
(Since Casey is in surgery right now, this is Aaron providing an update.)
4:25 p.m.
The OR nurse — not Mary Poppins anymore, but a new, quieter nurse — just provided an update. Casey is doing well and they are in the closing procedures right now. The surgery should be finished in about an hour, and then [...]
(Since Casey is in surgery right now, this is Aaron providing an update.)
6 a.m.
When we walked into the reception area at 6 this morning, the nurse asked, “Surgery today?” Like it was an option we should all want to buy, like a credit card we might want to apply for at checkout. A few minutes [...]