Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Painful Day
Well, Matt finally had surgery for the insertion of the tube into his small intestine at 4:20, and with any surgery it will cause him pain. Has been fasting since midnight last night and cannot have nothing through the tube for another 24 hours. That will be one hungry boy. Prior to surgery another tube was put in his other nostril to drain excess fluid and air from his stomach. It was a large tube and Matt said it hurt so bad. He had broke his nose in hockey this year and it still is painful, so this sure didn't help. He was able to do 3 breathing trials:1 hr 40 min, 1 hr, & the last was 35 mins. During the last trial, they accidentally pulled on the large tube in his nostril and that was the real cherry on the top. They have been trying to get Matt to do more exercises with his right hand, and he seems to be moving his fingers better. They also noticed more spasms in his legs and left hand, so were are hoping that is good news, that the brain is trying to send impulses to those parts of the body and the wiring is trying to re-route itself. Not sure, but hope is the best medicine, and as one surgeon writes"true hope can only come from Christ". Psalms 16:8 "I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand. I will not be shaken". Prayers for a better day tomorrow, Matt.
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Howdy!
Just me again.Before long you'll be snapping those long fingers of yours to get the nurses attention. I'm sure you will need some extra rest tomorrow but have fun doing those exercises while you are awake! Yvonne
ouch!! sounds like a lot of pain to me but w.e it takes to get u better! ur a real fighter matty!! keep up the good work, still hopin it gets better, i am comin up there sometime before school and im hopin to see ya bud. keep it up tho everyone is very impressed!! get some rest tomorro!!
love u, miss u.
love always...
ky
Oh Matty - i feel for you - can't imagine.. the nose is such a tender spot. Hang in there bud - it will get better. Hope you have a better day today. Know that we are all thinking of you & if there was anyway we could take even a little of your pain away we would do it. Keep that hand moving - Hi Jo.. Love Brenda
hey matty glad this part is over. now with some nourshisment your strengh will come back and you will be able to fight even harder. take care my boy.
ella
Matt, you are one tough and determined boy! You've made some fantastic progress in just a few short weeks! I know the pain your in must be intense but don't let it get you down, it's just a small bump in the road. Keep up the great work! Glen, Lisa, Brandt, Shelby and Brody
The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.
Psalm 121:8
"Faith is a sounder guide than reason. Reason can go only so far, but faith has no limits." Blaise Pascal
Your surgeon is absolutely right hold strong to your faith, with perseverance and dedication you will rise above the pain.
Hi Joanne-I plan to be in city Thurs-23rd-if you get this note can you call me at 2444.Thanks Johnnie-Jean
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