Subject: Matthew to have skin graft tomorrow
Matthew to have skin graft tomorrow
February 7th, 2020 at 1:19 am CDTRead this message onlineTomorrow the doctors will do a skin graft for Matthew's arm, taking skin from his upper thigh. The skin graft will be covered with a new wound VAC and they will check it after five days to see if the graft is taking. Assuming ...
Matthew not having surgery today
February 6th, 2020 at 10:49 am CDTRead this message onlineMatthew will not be having surgery today. The surgeons are happy with the way the swelling is going down and content for him now to be on a low-fat diet to see how the thoracic duct responds. He will have a wound washout and V ...
Pray for Matthew's 8th surgery tomorrow
February 6th, 2020 at 1:37 am CDTView onlineThank you for praying for Matthew. The good news is that apparently the fluid which is collecting near his collar bone does not show signs of infection. The bad news is that it is chyle which is leaking from the lymphatic system (called a ...
Pray for Matthew, against possible infection
February 5th, 2020 at 12:54 am CDTRead onlineToday the occupational therapists made a customized splint for Matthew's damaged arm. This will keep it in a better position and protect it from accidental bumps and bruises. The doctors are concerned about a pocket of fluid near his colla ...
Matthew is out of surgery, sleeping in recovery
February 3rd, 2020 at 9:16 pm CDTView onlineMatthew just got out of surgery for his wound washout and wound VAC change. This was his 7th surgery so far. Today we found out that Matthew has a small pocket of fluid outside his left lung. It may be nothing, but it may be indicative of ...
Matthew transferred to UCSF; having surgery for washout now
February 3rd, 2020 at 5:52 pm CDTView onlineMatthew was transferred to UCSF (San Francisco) Medical Center late Saturday night. They have done multiple scans: x-ray, CT, and MRI to begin assessing his condition and what they can do at UCSF. Matthew is up walking around on his own, w ...
Matthew to be transferred to UCSF Medical Center today
February 1st, 2020 at 6:29 pm CDTClick hereThe hospital where Matthew is (John Muir) informed us that he would be transferred to the new hospital (UCSF) sometime today! We are very excited to hear that. He will be transferred by ambulance due to his weakness and the condition of his ...
Matthew to be transferred to new hospital for arm nerve treatment
January 31st, 2020 at 8:25 pm CDTRead this onlineDear friends, We are overwhelmed with the outpouring of love from all the corners of the globe. Thank you for praying for us, bringing meals, giving financially, and showing such love and concern. Matthew is very grateful and has been ...