Update 6:41 pm- It seems like this balloon pump is working well. Matt is resting. Doctor thinks his PAP numbers so continue to come down over the next few days and they are looking to put in the LVAD on Tuesday. This is open heart surgery, so we need to pray about that as well.
Update 2:55 pm- Email from Jenny Just spoke with Suzy who spoke with Jill. Matt is doing well, more fluid
continuing to come off. PAP numbers starting to come down. The hope is they
will continue to come down which will make the LVAD surgery easier. They will
be doing the LVAD surgery on Tuesday.
Update 1:40 pm- From Aunt Jill- Matt is done with procedure. It went well. He is sleeping peacefully. (
they gave him something for that) His nurse is in with him and asked us to stay in waiting room until she
gets us. Will report any further news later.
Update 9:53 am- Matt had a good night last night. The charge nurse tried to stay out of his room as much as possible in order for him and Tim to be able to rest. A huge shout out to the staff and doctors at St. Joseph's. They do an amazing job. Matt should see the doctor at some point this morning to schedule the balloon thingy. (I am not sure what it is called). Prayers the balloon thingy goes well and prayers that it works to bring the PAP numbers down.
Aimee
Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
ReplyDeleteMy sentiments exactly!!
DeleteIs it an intra-aortic balloon pump? I end up googling so much stuff after you post that I'm considering switching from engineering to cardiology! Tell Matt good luck from me and Ree!
ReplyDeleteThat's it!! Thank you! The name went in one of ears and out the other without sticking. I know what you mean by googling everything. Thank God for google!!
DeleteHope everything goes well. Stay strong and take care Matt. Thank you Aimee for doing these updates.
ReplyDeleteJohn Seglund
You are very welcome! Thanks John!
DeletePraying for you and your family! Matty
ReplyDeleteThank you Sherri!!
DeleteHi, Matt! I'm so thankful that your sister forwarded the blog link to me. I'm watching your progress and praying for you daily!
ReplyDeleteTiffany Coleman
Thank you Tiffany. He needs those prayers!
DeleteMatt we are so glad to hear your numbers are coming down! Keep it up and know that we are praying, praying, praying for you!!!! :-) Tana & Tom
ReplyDeleteThanks Tana and Tom! Keep those prayers coming!
DeletePraise the Lord for answered prayers!
ReplyDeleteAmen & Amen!!
DeleteThis is Ryan Aquilino. This is Wonderful News! I was going to call today, but I was following the Blog and figured he was resting. I will try to call tomorrow. Sooooo Thankful the Balloon is working well. Please let me know if you, your family, or Tim need Anything. Anything at ALL. See you tomorrow, schedule permitting and also depending on how Matt feels. Love you guys~
ReplyDeleteThanks Ryan!
Delete"God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." Psalm 73:26.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
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