Matt is finally tube free! This afternoon Carol, his nurse practitioner, removed his g-tube that he had been getting food/meds through. He's been off the tube food for awhile - no surprise that Matt has a healthy appetite and will eat just about everything they put in front of him. They did want to wait awhile to try swallowing pills, but that went just fine on Sunday, so today was the day. It took about 2 seconds, but Carol wanted to make sure that we knew it was a huge step in his recovery. There are many patients who've been here much longer than Matt and still have their tubes.
Other than that, Matt had a slow day of rest - he's fighting headaches again and the medicine knocks him out. First thing this morning, he wanted meds, so I asked if he just wanted Tylenol or needed oxycodon, and he said "oxy - boom." Which is exactly what happens when he gets it- he was out for most of the morning. He had a little bit of therapy this afternoon, but then he had more issues with his blood pressure being too low, so he's back asleep, hoping for a more theraputic day tomorrow.
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YAY for no tubes! We've been following Matt's progress and are so excited that he's recovering so well. Let me know if there is anything we can do(or provide) that would help out. Joan Bicknell
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely - yeah for no tubes. That is great news. I am so excited he is eating! Thanks again for the updates. Sending our love, hugs, and energy. Whit and Seth
ReplyDeleteHi, Matt and Keri -
ReplyDeleteHurray for your progress! Our messages have been derailed temporarily by winter storms, but we are definitely thinking about you. I tried to attach a photo here but was not able to - we'll send it in the mail.
Jan T and the ISU Crew
dear matt and keri, i just spoke with becky madden at the marketing conference and she told me about matt's accident. i had no idea that you have going through this really difficult time. i am thinking of you both so much. you are both amazing people, always so easy to talk to and have enjoyed learning about your adventures in burlington. i will read more of the blog to get caught up on how you are both doing now. i am sending you many hugs and all of my love, jennifer blackwell
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