Update - 4/30/06
Yesterday was a rough day for Matthew. He was in a lot of pain and was moaning alot. But today things are MUCH better. He hasn't needed much pain medication and he's much more relaxed and comfortable. The surgery went well to put in the shunt. The shunt is not a temporary shunt that drains fluid outside of the body. The incision into his skull is enclosed and looks like a little bump on the back of his head. There is some sort of monitor that detects if the pressure is too great in his brain and fluid is released in tubing down to his stomach. All of this is internal and can't be seen on the outside of his body. One of the doctors told his parents that they should see great progress in his development now that pressure has been released.
The dead skin was removed from Matthew's foot and a scab is already forming on his foot. It looks like it should heal really well. Today Matthew isn't bothered by nurses changing the dressing (a big improvement from yesterday).
Matthew still won't eat, but at this time there doesn't need to be concern about that. He probably doesn't have much appetite from the medications he's on from the surgery and all the procedures. Hopefully when things "normalize" in his routine and what he's receiving, he'll get his appetite back.
Andrew was telling Matthew about prom this weekend and those in the room noticed that Matthew's eyes were bright and he was focused on Andrew as he was talking. Andrew was also showing him pictures and Matthew focused on them as well. He went back and forth with his focused attention as though he was engaged in the conversation.
Another thing that is good to see is Matthew hasn't been drooling out the right side of his mouth. Brenda has noticed some improvement in the right corner of his mouth where before it was drooping.
We are all greatly relieved that these procedures have helped Matthew and were completed with success to the benefit of Matthew's health. Praise the Lord for his care of Matthew and his guidance of the medical team.
Andrew has some more good news. He tried out and MADE the summer Junior Legion baseball team. He's very excited and we'll all proud of him. He'll be playing right field.
Hope you have all had a good weekend!
Rachel Asburry
Matthew's godmother
The dead skin was removed from Matthew's foot and a scab is already forming on his foot. It looks like it should heal really well. Today Matthew isn't bothered by nurses changing the dressing (a big improvement from yesterday).
Matthew still won't eat, but at this time there doesn't need to be concern about that. He probably doesn't have much appetite from the medications he's on from the surgery and all the procedures. Hopefully when things "normalize" in his routine and what he's receiving, he'll get his appetite back.
Andrew was telling Matthew about prom this weekend and those in the room noticed that Matthew's eyes were bright and he was focused on Andrew as he was talking. Andrew was also showing him pictures and Matthew focused on them as well. He went back and forth with his focused attention as though he was engaged in the conversation.
Another thing that is good to see is Matthew hasn't been drooling out the right side of his mouth. Brenda has noticed some improvement in the right corner of his mouth where before it was drooping.
We are all greatly relieved that these procedures have helped Matthew and were completed with success to the benefit of Matthew's health. Praise the Lord for his care of Matthew and his guidance of the medical team.
Andrew has some more good news. He tried out and MADE the summer Junior Legion baseball team. He's very excited and we'll all proud of him. He'll be playing right field.
Hope you have all had a good weekend!
Rachel Asburry
Matthew's godmother
posted by Randy Asburry @ 5:31 PM
2 Comments:
At 3:27 PM,
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I'm so glad to hear about Matthew's progress! I bet he did like to hear about prom! Congratulations to Andrew with baseball!
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