Matt has been having worsening pain and increased swelling, redness, and just general not feeling well. He's been doing very well for several weeks now, but the last 3-4 days he's just not been feeling so hot. He's back on narcotics around the clock and is unable to do much b/c just doesn't feel good and lots of pain. We went back to the MD today...
Infection is beginning to recur b/c the plate is impeding the bone growth and healing. The plate needs to come out, like yesterday. The only opening the hospital has is on Monday, first one 730am. (Palms West Hospital) He said we need to keep doing antibiotic of course, but no reason to admit him for the same thing I'm doing at home (makes sense). He increased him from Vicodin to Percocet and told me to keep him narc'd up until Monday...So that's what I'm gonna do! He is in so much pain!! :( He should remain in the hospital over night at the most and be home by Tuesday morning.
Wed he has an appt with the wound doc and his first hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment. which he'll do 5 days a week 3-4 hours a day for at least 4 weeks...We're hoping and praying this will help accelerate the bone healing and kill the infection once and for all! Will also help with the wound healing post operative. He'll remain on IV antibiotics another 4-6 weeks post op.
Please continue to keep us in your prayers. We are completely fried/frazzled, and just frustrated with the whole situation. WE are both at the end of our patience and feel like we can't make it this next step, yet we have no choice! We could truly use prayers, and uplifting! I know Matt is struggling on all levels and is fighting to stay positive. This has been an extremely difficult time for us both and we need you all more then ever!!
Thank you for your prayers and thoughts! I'll keep you posted as the next few days unfold!!! Have a blessed day in the Lord.
PS Kitty is doing fine! oh and surprise surprise ITS A GIRL!!!! So um, gotta change her name from Max to ???... All though we are leaning toward Lily.
2 comments:
YES!! LILLY! I have a Lilly!!
I really hope Matt gets better soon! Was the plate "supposed to come out"? or do they have to take it out b/c of the recurring infection?
Keep us updated!
Love,
Shelley
Originally it was supposed to stay PUT, but b/c of the recurring bone infection, it needs to come out. So out it is! :)
I can't believe how big addy has gotten! so beautiful!
Talk to you soon!
Talley
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