First of all, we would like to thank all of you for your continued prayers for Elias. We haven't sent an update in a while mainly because we were traveling and in meetings, and so we didn't have much time or access to send updates. Also, Elias continued to progress during that time, but there wasn't anything major to report. Well, since our last update, Elias was removed from the ICU and was placed in a regular room. They began taking him off of the IV (his only source of nutrition), and slowly began feeding him formula through a feeding tube. He handled that change well, and so they completely removed him from the IV and he was only receiving the formula from the feeding tube. As of today, they have removed the feeding tube and he is now drinking liquids normally. He still can't eat regular food, but the doctors believe the he will be able to soon.
They have also allowed him to get out of the bed and are trying to help him regain strength in his legs and feet. Due to the fact that he was restricted to a bed for almost 3 weeks, he lost strength in his little legs and feet. As of Friday, he would just get frustrated and really couldn't do much. However, he can now walk again with help and is showing improvement daily. (Before this incident, nothing could stand in his way!)
They received a report several days ago that his hemoglobin level was low and that he may need blood. (I believe that the fear was possible internal bleeding.) Fortunately, that level hasn't decreased, which shows that there is no internal bleeding. However, it hasn't increased either. At this point, the doctors aren't real concerned about it, but are keeping an eye on it.
The future plans now are to continue helping him to regain strength in his legs and feet and to help him adjust back to eating regular food (with time). The doctors plan to do another MRI soon to see exactly how the internal wounds are healing and if it shows that all is well, he could be released as soon as sometime next week.
We really appreciate your prayers for this family and we truly believe that God has been hearing and answering them! At first, the doctors really didn't believe that he would survive. Now, they are all surprised at how well he is doing and how quickly his little body is recovering! While the doctors have done a good job, I believe that all credit is due to our Lord and Savior (and to each of you who have been interceding for him)! You all have been such a blessing to this family and they are eternally grateful for your prayers and generosity!
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