Matt had an appointment yesterday to check his nephrostomey tube. The doctor said everything looked good. No signs of infection. The doctor changed the dressing and took x-rays.
Dr. McKabe and Dr. Holen had talked early in the day. They called the doctor that was doing Matt's check up on his tube and asked if he would do x-rays to see where the blockage was.
Matt's ureter is blocked right at the bottom where it meets the bladder. The tumor on his bladder is blocking the tube down there. We took that as a
good thing. We were thinking the ureter was completely block.
Matt still has leg pain that continues to bother him all the time. He is getting
used to having the tube in his back. It is very important that the incision site
get check regularly to make sure there is no infection starting.
Matt has been doing some cleaning and cooking at his home to keep busy.
Hospice still comes in a few times a week to check Matt's tube and to check his blood pressure. Matt's blood pressure is slowly getting back to normal. Matt's brother-in-law has also barrowed him a recliner to sit in. Matt finds it more comfortable sitting and taking a nap. This way it feels better on his back and the tube hangs better and is more comfortable.
Thank you to everyone for all you support and prayers!
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