Thanks

Ladeback69

Praying for your mom, you and your family. Cancer is a tough one, but it sounds like hopefully they caught it early. Keep being strong for her.

blind99

Thanks for the update, great to hear she's moving out of ICU!

Wolfpack

Matt- praying for you all. Wishing for some good news for Christmas.

tarheelmatt

She was moved to the next step below ICU about 3pm. Not sure what it's called. Still on the same floor as ICU.

You guy's are the best at keeping spirits high. Thank you for that.

JRWhitee

Glad things turned for the better, I will be praying for your family.

Mattman3969

I really hope everything turns around with your moms health. Stay strong

tarheelmatt

Failed to send an update lately... 

Mom was transferred to intermediate ICU Sunday.  She was there until this morning.  They have her in a standard room now.  She actually had real food today (soup, pudding, and Coca-Cola (Mom loves Coca-Cola)).  

Yesterday the doctors made the comment that it could be after Christmas before she can leave, but they retracted that and said possibly the end of this week.  

I was able to see the wound they given her to remove the infection, and WOW and OMG.  It was long and deep!  She may require a skin graft in the future.  

Hopefully she is on the road to recovering from this and will be able to start her chemo and radiation.  

I appreciate you guys a lot!  I know I have said that a lot, but I really do appreciate each one of you.  

jcaspary

Thanks for the update. Glad to hear that she is doing better.

theyolksonyou

That's good news Matt. I really hope she gets to spend the holidays at home with friends and family.

fence0407

Matt - prayers to your mom and family! I hope that she continues to get better. She's lucky to have you there during the holidays. 

scruffee81

Matt,

 Prayers for your mother and family!  From reading through the thread looks like things are getting better! Glad to read that!  Hope yall have a great Holidays!

 

 

jhl192

My prayers are going out for Mrs.Tarheel Matt.  God Bless your family this Christmas season. 

johnmitchell

Excellent news...This is all sounding great..Thanks again for the update. God bless...

GrannyX4

Wow, home for Christmas. Small steps and I will pray for that! ;;)

TigerTony

That damn cancer! Everytime I turn around I'm hearing of someone with cancer.
I wish your mom the best. It must be so hard for you. Hang in there. God Bless!!

johnkitchens

Matt I am just seeing this thread for the first time. I will have you and your mother in my prayers. You are a good son and your presence is no doubt helping her get through this. 

And your absence here was noticed. We need a plated pic with a fork in it soon! 

Smokinpig

Matt glad to hear things are trending in the right direction. Having gone through this with my father in law a few years ago I know how stressful it can be, stay strong for your mom and we will stay strong for you.

fusionhq

Cancer and the fight that go with it are not easy. Keep your spirits high and cherish every minute. Prayers and thoughts with you and your family.

Terrebandit

Whoa Matt. Hang in there man.

caliking

Sorry to hear about the complications with the feeding tube and the infection, but glad to hear that she is well enough to be moved out of the intermediate unit.

The strength and support she gets from having you and loved ones  around is immeasurable, so hang in there. A lot of people are rooting for her (and you).

tarheelmatt

Thank you everyone... Thank you!  I told Mom yesterday when I was there she has a lot of people that we don't know praying and thinking about her.  I am a believer of the power of prayer (and thoughts) and appreciate all of you.  

She was moved yesterday to a standard room.  She appears to be progressing pretty well, still very weak and sore.  Seems all the meds they pump into someone makes people slow and weak.  Think if she wasn't on half the stuff, she would be stronger.  I know and understand that she needs it, but just an observation.  

Starting today they are going to get her up and walking.  She was able to get up yesterday and use the restroom, but required help.  

Funny story here.  My Mom is above average in height.  She was 6' tall at one time, but getting older she has shrunk some.  She has long legs.  Well they get her up to use the restroom and shes in there doing her business.  All of the sudden I hear "This F(explicit) toilet is made for a midget, how the hell you expect me to get up from here".  The nurses eyes cracked me up.  She had a surprised look and they were going side to side.  Thankfully they brought one of the chair type portables for her.  

tarheelmatt

Was doing some thinking of how to get mom more motivated so she can get stronger and hopes to recover faster.  My mom was a heck of a competitor.  She was a great basketball player too.  

Thought you guys may enjoy this.  This is her getting MVP award from Dean Smith!  

johnmitchell

Great article..Thats a great honor and also to be named "Most Valuable Player".... Now lets get Mom back on her feet and back to her old self....You're doing a great job Matt.

gamason

Me and my family will keep your family in our prayers. Married to a 3 time cancer survivor so I know what your going through. Keep a good thought, the man upstairs will see you and your Mom through this.

tarheelmatt

This is one of the reasons my whole house growing up loved UNC, and still do.  Though none of us go there, we do have somewhat of a personal connection.  

Thanks guys for taking a look.  I want to bring back her competitive side and get motivated.  However, I spoke to her today and they moved her to another room so she can be hooked to a heart monitor due to her potassium levels dropped.  I can see where it maybe tough for her to stay positive though, but we must get though this.  

itsmce

Hang in there!

Gotta love small-town newspapers "back in the day". Now we all know what the meal at the banquet consisted of.  What a hoot!

GATABITES

Matt, I am praying for your family during this difficult time. I pray for your strength to stay strong for your mother. 

Brisket_Fanatic

Sending prayers to your mom and family!

dldawes1

@ tarheelmatt  Like someone else said...I missed this thread up until now.

I had throat cancer in 2012. Had to go through 4 very strong Chemo and 36 radiation treatments. No surgery. I had to have a port put in for meds and a feeding tube. 

I am fully recovered now and cancer free 6 months ago on my check-up. Only a couple tiny scars from the port and tube. 

My mouth gets dry due to damaged saliva glands from the radiation, but other than that...pretty much 100% recovered. Some sweets are not as good as they used to be because of damaged taste buds...again, the radiation.

Tell Mom to hang in there and it sure gets better quickly with time. Not too fun going through it, but afterwards, God gives us a great testimony !!!!

Prayers from my home as well.

kdink

That's great to hear. Hopefully the she will cruise from here.