Nighty Night for Matt!

Last night Casey read, "If I were a Penguin" with pictures and all! She also read him "A chocolate Moose for Dinner!" with pictures. Matt enjoyed his stories and went to bed.

Matt slept for a few hours and was up. at 3:30 am went for a walk to try and tire him out. The nurse told him to use his pain medication. She said it will take the edge off and he should be able

to sleep. He did that and it helped!

The doctor told him today they would up grade him to soft foods. Matt was really happy!!

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers!!!

Look at me Now!!

Look at me now!!!!

Gary the PA for Dr. Sugarbaker patients

Matt and his Dad going for a walk.

Dr. Luigi clamped Matt's tube off at 2:00 and said Gary would be back at 6:00 to see how he handle it. If he handle it they would take the tube out tomorrow. Well....that didn't sit well

with Matt. He said tonight would be just fine. So Dr. Luigi said 10:00 they could take it out.

Of course with Matt's charm and bribing Gary with food he came in at 6:00 and just took the

tube out of his nose! He also had Lemon jello and grape juice sent up right away.

Then Matt mentioned about the heart monitor coming off. He said tomorrow and Matt said how about today!!! So at 8:00 the nurse came in and took off the heart monitor!!!!

Matt has the greatest smile on his face!! He couldn't wait to drink something...anything...even water would be okay!!!!

We are so thankful for the progress Matt has made. We have truly been blessed!!

Hopefully no NG Tube!

Matt and his Mom at his 3:30 am walk.

Matt and his Nurse Mindy working hard!!! (lol)

Today at 2:00 they are going to clamp Matt's NG tube for four hours and see how he does. If Matt can handle it and not feel nauseous they will take his tube out at 6:00! Matt is so looking forward to it!!!

Matt had a restless night. He could not sleep. We went for a early morning walk to try and tire him out. A few hours later he went to bed and got a fews hours sleep.

Thank you for all your continued prayers!

Took Casey for a Walk

Matt and Casey resting on their walk!

Casey and Matt on a walk with assistance from Mary and special bunny!!

To end Matt's good day he took Casey for a walk. He had a little help from Mom and her special friend Mary who flew to Washington DC to see Matt.

Now it is time for Matt to get some sleep!

Thank you for all you thoughts and prayers!

Great Day 5

Nurse Meg taking care of Matt! She is getting married a May 28, 2011. They have been talking wedding stuff.

Matt with the bunny Cousin Syd made for Matt

Matt has been having a great day. Matt got his Foley out after he made number 1 and number 2 on the toilet.! Matt also got his IJ line out of his neck and he got two IV's out of his arm.

Matt also Pooped twice today!!! Yeah!!! That also prompted him getting his Foley out!

Matt was also visited by the physical therapist and OT Therapist . They said he is doing so

well they don't have to see him again! The physical therapist said he has to walk tall. So the incision heals properly and the scar tissues don't bunch up and cause problems.

Matt has had a very busy day! He is now taking a nap, a very well deserved one!

Thank you for all the cards and prayers!

5th Day after Surgery

Matt had a better night. He actually got some sleep. They changed his food bag and hooked it into his port. Today the Doctor will take the IV out of his neck.

They want Matt to continue to walk around as much as he can.

Thank you for all you continued prayers and support.

4th Day After Surgery

Matt and his Mom on a walk.

Matt's first long walk.

Matt got his 5 grenades out!

Nurse Jenny taking care of Matt again.

Matt has had a very good day. Dr. Sugarbaker and Dr. Luigi came for a visit. They decided that Matt no longer needed his grenades. Dr Luigi came and took them out. Hopefully by Thursday they will clamp his NG tube to maybe take it out on Friday. It is still yellow/green and needs to be clear. Tonight they are taking out the IV in his neck where they are giving him his TPN (liquid food) to putting it in his port. This is so he doesn't get infection in his neck. Matt's temperature is down. Hopefully no worries for infection.

Also big day!! Matt sat in his chair and he went for a long walk!! Having a great day.