Friday, September 2
After spending his first night in the ICU, Matthew moved Wednesday morning to a "regular" floor. The first few days after such a big surgery are always filled with a lot of pain, pain medicine and sleeping. Recovery never goes as quickly as you would like. Small amounts of progress, but moving in the right direction. Today Matthew was able to lose some of the tubes/connections/etc., which allowed him to go on a walk for the first time. It was the shortest walk of his life, but a walk none the less. The nurses & support staff have been helpful and last night they were totally into the Steelers football game. If any of you know Matthew well, you know that he has always been a huge Steeler fan. For him to be in the midst of such Steeler mania is a small bit of joy for someone stuck in the hospital. The kids & I will be heading back to Michigan this weekend so that we can start school on Tuesday. Matthew's dad Jim, will remain out here in Pittsburgh as his support person. Hopefully next week Matthew will feel up to writing a post himself. We appreciate all of your support.
Continued prayers for Matthew as well as you and the kids. Looking forward to seeing you at work Amy, but know it will be difficult. Praying the doctor is right and this will be the last surgery!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Suzzane! Your family is in our thoughts and prayers and though I'm sure you'd rather remain at the hospital with Matthew, it will feel good to give you a hug! Cyber hugs to you too Matthew,
ReplyDeleteKathy Nemeth