He's only on a few IV drips at this point and a lower level of sedation than we've seen all week. He kind of opens his right eye when we talk to him, but he can't focus on anything. They're going to continue to monitor him over the weekend to see if they can take him off the respirator, which is the next step towards getting out of the ICU and moved to the neuro floor. There's a chance he'll have a trachiostomy early next week, which will get the tubes out of his throat and help clear up his infection. All the nurses have told me that's the best thing for him at this point if they don't get him off the respirator by then.
Friday, November 27, 2009
More waiting
I know Matt's making progress, but it seems slower at this point. Maybe its the fact that the adrenaline has worn off over the week and now waiting is much more difficult. The ICU staff says that at this point, they are basically supporting him and letting his body heal itself, so we just have to understand that that is happening and we have to let his body do what it needs.
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Hey Keri-it's your cousin Rebecca. I just read your blog at my parent's house. I heard what happened last week and you have been in our thoughts and prayers. I read all the updates and it sounds like there are some really positive signs as far as what you're seeing from Matt and that he's made some really big steps towards recovery. It sounds like Matt is a fighter!! We're all thinking of you and your family and everyone sends their best. A week to us since we found out doesn't seem like much, but to you I"m sure it seems like an eternity-just keep staying strong and know that we're all here for you. Thank you for keeping us updated. Love, Rebecca, Mark, and AJ, Jim, Karen, Kat, Jamie, Jasmine, Richard, David, and of course, BJ!!! WE love you!!!!!!!!
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ReplyDeleteI'm sitting here reading all of this and WOW! You are right, Matt is a FIGHTER! Let him know that "Sota" sends lots of thoughts and prayers his way. I'll let the other ISU Foresters know what's up. Thanks for all the updates and take care of yourself too, thoughts and prayers your way too.
Stacy Wickman