Update on Matthew 4/10/15 at 4:00 pm

Here is an update from Mike Hatcher:
 

"Matthew just got out of the OR and they were able to get a lot of the build up out of his lungs, which is very great news for today.  He is on a breathing tube for now, but hopefully it can be taken out by tonight.

The doctors still need to evaluate the next steps to take, and Matthew still needs to have the cardiac cath to see if everything is OK with the Fontan and his bloodflow, since they were actually only able to do the bronchostopy this morning.  We will know more in the next few days.

Thank you again for all the thoughts and prayers, we all feel them working."
Mike & Marie

 

Update on Matthew 4/11/15

Matthew is doing better today. They are trying to tackle the build up that is still in the lower portion of his left lung.  His left lung was completely blocked so they were able to extract most of the blockage during his bronchoscopy yesterday.  He is getting a lot of chest PT trying to get him coughing, since that will help clear what is left in his lung.

He got his breathing tube out around lunch time and one of the bigger IV lines too.  He is on clear liquids and just drank a cup of lemonade.

They are trying to get him healthy again.  Hopefully next week they can conduct the cardiac catheritization and address the issues with his heart.

Right now, he is very much looking forward to a visit from his brothers tomorrow!

Thanks again for all the thoughts and prayers, we really appreciate them

Update on Matthew Sunday, 4/12/15
 

Matthew had another good day yesterday, Sunday. He did get one more line pulled out of his leg and his brothers came down for a visit.  He actually got up and walked around a little bit so all in all a good day. Keep the positive thoughts flowing. Thank you so much everyone!