Brave Peterborough tot recovering after major brain surgery

Brave nine-month-old Oscar has been diagnosed with Sturge Webber syndrome, a condition which causes severe seizures and has meant lengthy stays in Great Ormond Street Hospital.

The youngster underwent the complex major brain surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in a bid to alleviate his seizures.

His post-op recovery meant Oscar had to stay in GOSH for a number of days and he now he faces a long road ahead.

But little Oscar is now back at home in the arms of his mum Beth Rollings (22), and dad Tim Wright (26) who have said the operation was a success.

Oscar has not had any seizures since which doting mum Beth said was a ‘huge weight lifted’.

Ecstatic to have her family back together Beth said: “He’s home and doing really well.

“His seizures have not returned since, which is amazing and so so positive.

“We love having him home and we really feel like we can start his life together now and watch him grow without the fear of something really bad happening.”

To help with his progress Oscar has regular physiotherapy and occupational therapy sessions once a week to encourage him to use his weaker side.

Oscar now has to use a specialist bath seat, high chair and pushchair to help support him.

Bet added: “He’s perfect. He has lots of teeth coming through now and is just like any other baby his age!

“He still can’t sit or crawl like most 10-month-olds but that’s due to his weakness which hopefully he will regain over time.”

Though one downside has been that little Oscar keeps them up more at night. Before the operation he would sleep for around 10-12 hours per night but Beth said in contrast to many parents she would rather have sleepless nights.

Oscar’s next check up will be on August 24 at GOSH to continue monitoring his condition.

The family were first featured by the Peterborough Telegraph last month when friends and loved ones created a GoFundMe page to help cover the costs the family were facing in travel and accommodation to support Oscar.

Support grew overnight and ‘Oscar’s Army’ has raised over £2,500 so far to help with travel expenses, food, essentials and the rent and bills for the family.