Matt's been having a great couple of weeks - he's getting some new small movements in his wrist and his driving training is going well, too.
But the way his skull looks has really been bothering him - it appears to be 'sunken' around the edge of his original skull. We went back to see his surgeon today and he said that, though very rare, in some cases the body can start to re-absorb the bone wherever it hasn't fused together. So now there are small gaps around his bone plate and some spots are actually sinking as his spinal fluid moves around throughout the day. This isn't causing any damage or putting Matt in any danger, but it can't stay this way forever.
Long story short - Matt has to have another surgery. They will remove the original bone piece and replace it with a plastic one, which is what we had talked about the first time over a year ago. Everything that needs to happen will take a few weeks, but hopefully we will at least know soon when he'll have the surgery. It should just be an overnight stay and then he'll come home again to recuperate before going back to his regular therapies. Its unfortunate that the bone didn't take the first time, but at least there is an 'easy' fix and then Matt can get back to more (and hopefully faster) progress.
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Hi Keri - I just wanted to let you know that we have been following your Matt updates and are so excited to see his progress. And it certainly sounds like you have been so supportive and a great cheerleader for him. I hope that you are getting some loving support for yourself, too. As frustrating as it must be for Matt, I do believe that God is working a miracle for him and teaching him patience at the same time! :-)
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Jen Winegar
Matt has been doing so great that I am sure that this surgery will not slow him down for a minute. If anything it will just propel him forward.
ReplyDeleteThinking about you both,
Stephanie
Sorry to hear that Matt needs to have another surgery, but happy that it's just an overnight stay.
ReplyDeleteWe are constantly amazed at the speed with which Matt conquers each problem set before him. We continue to be so very proud of both of you. Prayers are with you always.
Love,
Aunt Barb and Uncle Daryl