Weightlifting

Well, Matt seems to be settling in well on the rehab ward. However he did go down to ICU and spend a 1/2 hour with his old crew (not old as in age, otherwise I may get in trouble!). Dad says he continues to eat really well. First thing he heard tonight when he walked into Matt's room was "I'm hungry". So dad had made some of Big Sky ham and kraft dinner, and a vacuum cleaner couldn't do a better job! Lots of nice protein to build those muscles. I had asked dad yesterday what weight Matt is able to lift. When Matt had first started, it was 0.25 lbs. Now it is up to 2 1/2 lbs. Great work Matt! The workouts really tire him out so he has a good sleep late afternoon and early evening.
Matt's secretions are getting a bit thick, so respiratory came down and hooked him back up to O2 and moisture for the night. So they uncap him and take out the inner cannula. His cuff is still deflated so he can talk. Also encouraged to drink lots of secretions. Prayers that secretions stay manageable and they are able to suction them out. Mark 11:24 "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours". Still gets suctioned 4 times a day, which is not unusual.
Matt's getting to know some of the other patients in rehab. It is difficult because for 5 months he has really been on his own, but I'm sure it won't take him long. Dad says the facility has a laundry to wash Matt's clothes, and a microwave that is accessible to warm up food. So seems to be geared for everything.
Matt has been having the occasional hot flash. Will say to dad he is feeling warm. Dad will feel him and not notice any difference, However within a minute Matt will be pouring sweat. This a normal process and will diminishes as time goes on. After Matt's injury, he constantly fluctuated between hot and cold, so now it is only once every 2nd day. However they cautioned Matt to be aware that it could indicate and infection, so if the fluctuation in temp gets worse, to let them know.