WE HAVE RAISED THE REQUIRED FUNDS FOR IRA'S TREATMENT!

Ira's Recovery:

Update#1

9th June - Day 40:
- The infection in the CFS is reducing but not yet fully gone.
- A CT Scan was performed today morning. It showed that hydrocephalus had caused swelling. Therefore, a small surgical procedure was performed to resolve the situation wherein a reservoir (omaya) was inserted in her 4th ventricle.
- Her responsiveness is improving slowly.

Happy update - Today's operative procedure was done while she was sedated and it did not require her to be put on the ventilator.

Ira's Recovery:
Update#2
10th June - Day 41:
- The infection in the CFS has reduced further. However the blood report suggests another infection. Antibiotics for the same would be decided after the culture sensitivity report comes on Monday.
- The excess CSF created due to hydrocephalus is being drained/aspirated through the reservoirs and the situation is kept under control.
- Her responsiveness is same as yesterday.

Ira's Recovery:
Update#3
11th June - Day 42:
- The infection in the CFS continues to reduce.
- Test for urine infection came back negative. There's no chest infection either.
- Hydrocephalus remains under control.
- Her responsiveness is same as yesterday.

Ira's Recovery:
Update#4
13th June - Day 44:
- No major change in condition since update no. 3
- Responsiveness has marginally improved.
- Slightly more easeful limb movements.

Happy update - few drops of pomegranate juice & lime water given orally.

Ira's Recovery:
Update#5
16th June - Day 47:
- The infection had become resistant to the antibiotic and was not reducing. The antibiotic has been changed and we are hoping for the infection to go away till Sunday.
- Hydrocephalus has remained under control.
- Responsiveness has improved slightly.

Happy update - she seems to be trying to respond when she is shown home videos.

Ira's Recovery:
Update#6
17th June - Day 48:
- The infection seems to be responding to the new antibiotic.
- Hydrocephalus is very much under control.
- Improvement in responsiveness.

Happy update - big vocal response - Ira screamed when a bandage was being removed.

Another Happy Update - Ira turned onto one side all by her own.

Ira's Recovery:
Update#7
20th June - Day 51:
- The infection is done to almost 10%.
- A small surgery called VP Shunting would be done in a couple of days to keep Hydrocephalus under control.
- Slight improvement in responsiveness.
Happy update - Ira is doing a lot of body movements now. Though these also include some persistently continous limb movements that seem a bit worrisome, this much movement is suggestive of a faster recovery of mobility.

To keep you updated on Ira's recovery and her journey, we have created a facebook page. Here is its link:

https://www.facebook.com/irathefighter/

You may 'like' it to keep yourself posted.

Thank you.

A fund-raising campaign was run for raising money for the treatment of 3 year old Ira Mehta's brain tumour. Just within 2 days of starting the campaign, the required funds have been raised. Ira's family would like to thank all the well-wishers for their contribution and for helping spread the word around.

Please communicate in your network that the fund-raising campaign has now ended and there is no further requirement of funds. But do keep praying for Ira's speedy recovery.

You can stay updated on Ira's recovery on the facebook page - "Ira - The Fighter"

Thank you.