Our trip to Dartmouth went really well, although we don't have a surgery scheduled yet. His CT scan showed no more swelling and his surgeon is impressed with how he's doing. I probably shouldn't have looked at the picture, but I managed to not pass out and the doctor showed us how everything was doing.
The doctor recommended that we don't use the pieces of Matt's skull that they kept, but have a plastic replacement made instead. There is a high risk of infection using the bone and other difficulties associated with the multiple pieces. Matt will have to have a more detailed CT scan done (hopefully soon) so that they can make the plastic piece to fit his head exactly. This takes 2-3 weeks, so we're most likely looking at March for the surgery.
I was really hoping it would be sooner, but the news we got is good so I just have to remember that everything in this process takes awhile.
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Hi, Keri and Matt -
ReplyDeleteGood updates all along - your progress is really phenomenal. We are cheering for you all the way!
Jan T. and the ISU Crew
Way to go! This news is really great; healing soemtimes takes longer for better results.
ReplyDeleteKeri, you have had tremendous strength thru all of this, so passing out was not one of your fortes--it is however another memory for you to relate to Matt later on. Keep up the good work and do take care of yourself as well. Love, Nanny Jo
Glad to hear things are coming along, slowly but surely. Hang in there.
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When he gets better I have a job in Lake Placid for him:)
Dave K
I wonder if you were not too surprised about the recommendation for a plastic replacement. I believe that is what was done for Bob Woodruff, too. It's good to know that the experts are pleased about how much progress Matt is making.
ReplyDeleteLove from Jim and me
Karen