DJ Envy and his wife, Gia Casey, suffered a parent’s nightmare this month after their young daughter had a seizure. Gia revealed the scary details of finding Peyton after the medical incident two weeks before Christmas. Celebrity friends, like Tyrese and Kelly Rowland, gathered under the Instagram post to show love and support.
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Gia Casey Shares What Happened Leading Up To Peyton’s Seizure
Mrs. Casey shared the shocking news on Christmas Day, saying in the caption that the holiday “looks very different” for their family this year. She revealed her family’s world “completely stopped” when the possibility of losing one of their kids became real. Gia and DJ Envy—real name Raashaun Casey— share six children, with Peyton being their youngest. The couple has been together since they were in high school and married for more than two decades.
In her Instagram post, Gia stated that Peyton was suffering from the flu and strep throat simultaneously. Additionally, the child had been running a high fever for “several days.” However, Peyton’s pediatrician and urgent care visits resulted in the same advice that Gia and DJ Envy didn’t need to be super concerned. According to the post, the parents were informed that the flu is more aggressive in the winter and can last between seven and eight days.
Gia Casey said Peyton’s condition kept her from sleep for six days, while her intuition flagged that “something was wrong.” After several nights of monitoring Pey, checking her temperature, keeping her hydrated, and providing medicine, one night took a bad turn.
“One night, at midnight, I looked over and noticed her body immediately stiffen, her eyes opened and she was strangely looking up and off to the left. Her arms were extended, and her hands were in a prayer position. I thought that she was having a bad dream. I tried to wake her up, but it became obvious that it was not a dream. I sat her up, shook her and repeatedly tapped her face. Nothing changed. She was completely zoned out and only making slight movements. It was at that moment that my heart sunk and I experienced fear that gutted me… Peyton was having a seizure. It was the absolute worst moment of my life…”
Peyton Is Hospitalized After Her Health Incident
Gia Casey said in her IG post that she drove 105 mph to get Peyton to the hospital in eight minutes. Doctors conducted a spinal tap, CT scan and an MRI, but by the next morning, Peyton’s condition had worsened. Her eyes swelled “like golf balls,” and “many days and many tests” later, doctors concluded the child had suffered a severe sinus infection. The infection had “infiltrated her orbital areas and the epidural fluid around her brain.”
Doctors told the parents Peyton would need brain surgery, but that changed. “Thankfully, that was not the case,” Gia wrote, adding that their daughter got two other surgeries instead. For that, the family’s Christmas celebration was more family-centric than ever.
“[Peyton] had to have two surgeries in her sinus areas to drain the infiltration. We just got home a few days ago after 10 days in the hospital and Peyton is recuperating. Praise God!!! 🙏🏽 So this Christmas, please hold your family close. This could have ended differently. We are celebrating life. We are grateful. We are together. #TheCaseyCrew”
Celeb Friends Send Well Wishes To Casey Family
DJ Envy himself slid into the comment section of his and his wife’s IG post with words of gratitude. He wrote, “We are so thankful to every surgeon, doctor, nurse, and member of the medical team who cared for our baby. Your kindness, expertise, and support mean more to our family than words can express.”
Fabolous, Tahiry Jose and ‘Breakfast Club’ co-host Charlamagne tha God dropped supportive emojis.
Tyrese Gibson commented, “Thank you Jesus for keeping your hands on this family.… Amen, Amen, Amen.…. Praying for you!!!!! Merry Christmas!!!!”
Papoose wrote, “God bless bro you & your family!”
Tami Roman added, “Thank you Jesus! Love y’all and praying for a speedy recovery.”
Tamar Braxton commented, “Always praying for you and your beautiful family.”
Kenny Burns added, “Love you Family.”
