Matt is doing well. He's very glad for the epidural which will be ongoing through Friday's surgery and into the next couple days. The epidural IV is taped up his back and over his shoulder. He said it feels like his stomach muscles are constantly tense as if he's doing half a sit-up. They've got him on oxygen to make it easier for him to breath, but he's not needing it as much right now. His left hand is hooked up to an IV and they're pumping liquids and sugar through him, mainly to keep his blood pressure up and keep him hydrated. He felt pretty bloated, like his eyes were bulging. The nurse toned it down now and he's feeling much better. Those are the gadgets on the top half of his body.
On his lower half he has a catheter as well as a tube inserted into his surgery wound to drain out the excess blood. They've got him wearing TED socks on his feet, tight knee socks that help prevent blood clots. In addition, his feet are in wraps that are hooked up to a machine that intersperses pressure on is feet, again to help circulation and prevent blood clots.
Matt seems in good health, considering what he's been through. The only concern is that his blood platelet count is on the low side, but not low enough that they're making a big deal out of it. Beginning tonight at midnight, he won't be able to eat or drink anything as they prepare him for another day of surgery tomorrow.
Hang in there, bro! We're so glad to hear that the first surgery went well and that you're relatively comfortable given the circumstances.
ReplyDeleteLots of love from the Hiltons,
-Brad
The beautiful thing about reading is, each person gets to let their imagination paint its own picture as they consume the words. I've painted a picture that would make Gene Roddenberry proud.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad he's in good spirits but I gotta tell you, if ever I wanted to have "brother privileges" and toy with him, now would be the time! Jealous of Justin's position right now. :)
Thanks for keeping us in the loop Krista. All of Team VPOP as well as my family are praying for him, you and the family.
Wow! What a procedure! Thanks for the updates. Please know we're praying for you all.
ReplyDeleteawww.... Matt.... so sorry you have to go through this.... must have been all that ice cream your mama ate while she was carrying you.... or could it have been your older sister's glaring vibes coming through.... at the audacity of you usurping her only child role??? :) prayin' for ya..... heather et al
ReplyDeleteHey Matt,
ReplyDeletewhat you went through yesterday seems completely unreal. amazing what technology in the hands of a skilled person can do.
we pray for you to have a speedy and full recovery.
-Pat
I am so thankful that you are in the hands of such a great doctor AND THE GREAT PHYSICIAN. Hang in there! Enjoy the drugs. (Can you believe I said that?!)
ReplyDeleteLove you and praying for you!!!
P.S. I delight in the role as big sister. If any one should have the "privilege" of harassing you, it is ME. Why do you think I sent you bacteria?! :)
Hang in there Matt! And Krista and kids too! Don't you love those compression machine leg warmers? I actually thought they felt really good. But I think your sister thought it was a pain in the you-know-what to unhook every time I needed to get up. ;) My thoughts and prayers are with you!
ReplyDelete