Update 9:45 pm Still no word on the Echo, but he continues to loose the fluid. So the doctors would be happy if his PAP numbers get below 40, but would be ecstatic if it got below 20. Lets pray for ecstatic doctors!!! Also, if you feel so inclined, leave comments for Matt. He plans on reading them at some point and I know they will be an encouragement to him!
Update 6:36 pm- Really, Really, Really need those PAPs to come down. They did the echo, but the only thing we have heard is that he has no clots. Keep praying about those PAPs! Fluids are really coming off!!
Update 2:00 pm- From Jenny- Dr Janson just came through and the story is the same the PAP numbers have to
come down. If he were to go into heart transplant surgery now a new heart
wouldn't be able to survive so transplant is not an option. Doing an echo to
check the right side of his heart. If the right side looks good they will put
in the LVAD if not there are a few other options to bring the PAP #s down. They
are talking about putting a balloon in (at the groin) to help with the pressures.
So for now let's just say we need the PAP #s to come down an we are looking at
putting in an LVAD if the right side of his heart is strong enough.
Update 9:25 am- Matt had another restful night. His heart rate and PAP numbers are still high. He is back to his old self, joking and such. We are waiting on the Dr. to give us an update. Matt also asked for you to pray for his new friend Oscar who is hopefully being transferred to Emory today to await his heart transplant.
Prayers for Oscar and a big hug and continued prayers for Matt! XOXO
ReplyDeleteThanks Caiti.
DeleteYou guys are constantly on my mind. If you need anything brought up to the hospital - food, kids, whatever - or need help with anything at home, let me know. Jenny, let me know one day that you're up there a lot and I'll bring dinner over to your house for Stephen and the kids. Love you guys!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jennifer! I will make sure Jenny reads this!
DeleteThanks, Aimee. Of course the offer goes for anyone else in your sweet family, too. Lots of love and prayers.
DeleteSo sweet of you!
DeleteHey Matt Mark just told me. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hoping everything goes well. Will be following this. Take care Big Guy.
ReplyDeleteJohn Seglund.
Hi Matt : ) So glad the fluids are coming off and hope the PAP comes down soon. I know I hate it when my doctor talks about PAPs so it must be hard for you. Trying for some humor so LOL. Seriously we are all pulling for you. I am coming the first week of April so will snag a couple of visitation spots, hopefully while your recover. Big hug.
ReplyDeleteHa! Can't wait to see you!
DeleteMatt, Hurry and get outta there so you and Tim can come by here and make us laugh.
ReplyDeleteThe Gang at McEwen's
Thanks Sandra!!
DeleteIm still praying for you Matt! And the family, and your mom!
ReplyDeleteThank you Annie!
DeleteWe love you Matt and continue to pray for you and your family!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you guys!!
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