The rules have changed, its a whole new game. Matt has been moved to room 522 on the fifth floor. This is the rehab floor where they will work with Matt on all levels of thinking and coping strategies.
Again, if you speak to him, it sounds like the same old Matt but make no mistake, Matt has a traumatic brain injury and he is in the best place that can cope with a brain injury of this magnitude. We have dealt with so many strange medical problems in this family but there was no prep to dealing with a brain injury.
This hospital floor is the same as the other floors, each has its own rules and regulations. Here, visiting hours are from 4:30 to 8:30 during the week and 11 to 8 on the weekend. Over stimulation is a major concern. It can come from so many directions... TV, phone, friends, nurses, everything.
They ask that Matt's visitors are one or two at a time, staying just 15 to 30 minutes. That's not saying someone can't stay longer if its OK with the nurses and as long as Matt is not overtaxed. I think many of you seen me leave the room when you come to give you chatting time with Matt and I don't mind doing that, Matt needs the break from me! Funny thing here is that they want to limit visitations but that Matt has to have someone with him at all times.
We will know a lot more on Tuesday after a special meeting with his doctors, therapists and nurses. This should help us set a course of action. Maybe we will get a better idea just how severe this is but I am telling you now, it could have been much worse and yet this is so much worse than anything I could foresee.
Thank you for caring enough for Matt to read the blog.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Thursday update 9/29
Matt's Aunt Barbara arrived today from California. Aunt Carla from Maine was here last week. For those of you who know Matt, his two aunts are nurses with training and education that would qualify them to help in any medical situation. This is one of those things where they know what the possible outcomes of Matt's condition and where it becomes a toss up of what to share with their baby sister. Do they prepare me for the possibilities and have me scared shitless or help me on a day to day basis just to understand the meaning of having a head trauma?
Each day I learn more and more of what having a bruised brain means. All these are kinda of "it might be this way or turn out that way," finding nothing is written in stone on head trauma and each case is different.
Matt's demeanor sometimes reminds me of a manic person. Talks fast, nonstop. His memory is greatly effected. Having to have an alarm on him to stop him from getting out of bed without proper supervision to prevent injuries, in his mind, has now included them nailing the windows shut to stop him from leaving.
As much as I am learning here, his friends have to be as aware and concerned as we are. I don't want to make it sound like Matt has gone crazy. He has a head injury which affects his cognitive things on all levels. This is a curable condition where time is the cure. We are looking at six months to a year before Matt is his old self but it has been explained to me, it will be the same old Matt but there may be some changes to his personality. We will have to wait and see.
Today seemed to be the day that he realized some of his odd thinking and behavior were not normal and was very confused. I can now see where some of the therapies they are suggesting are not an option but a necessity.
Matt has told me more in the last few days of each of his friends and it makes me see just how important friends are in a persons life. I would hate to see him lose friends just because they don't understand what is happening to him or choose to stay away because they are frightened of what he is like now. Just know, what he is saying is his perception what is going on, what he remembers. Doesn't mean its right, its just how he sees or remembers something. If you have any doubts or concerns about what he is saying, call me or his Dad.
I worry my posts say too much about Matt's condition and yet worry it is not enough. My stupidity was when they told me he had some light swelling on the brain that I thought it would be healed and gone away by the time the broken bones heal. There's a reason I am not a nurse. This is one. I wish I would have known and understood earlier but not knowing is what has kept me sane since this freak accident occurred. What will be will be. My job now is going through the coming months with him and do my best to love and support him in anyway I can. I ask his friends to do the same.
Each day I learn more and more of what having a bruised brain means. All these are kinda of "it might be this way or turn out that way," finding nothing is written in stone on head trauma and each case is different.
Matt's demeanor sometimes reminds me of a manic person. Talks fast, nonstop. His memory is greatly effected. Having to have an alarm on him to stop him from getting out of bed without proper supervision to prevent injuries, in his mind, has now included them nailing the windows shut to stop him from leaving.
As much as I am learning here, his friends have to be as aware and concerned as we are. I don't want to make it sound like Matt has gone crazy. He has a head injury which affects his cognitive things on all levels. This is a curable condition where time is the cure. We are looking at six months to a year before Matt is his old self but it has been explained to me, it will be the same old Matt but there may be some changes to his personality. We will have to wait and see.
Today seemed to be the day that he realized some of his odd thinking and behavior were not normal and was very confused. I can now see where some of the therapies they are suggesting are not an option but a necessity.
Matt has told me more in the last few days of each of his friends and it makes me see just how important friends are in a persons life. I would hate to see him lose friends just because they don't understand what is happening to him or choose to stay away because they are frightened of what he is like now. Just know, what he is saying is his perception what is going on, what he remembers. Doesn't mean its right, its just how he sees or remembers something. If you have any doubts or concerns about what he is saying, call me or his Dad.
I worry my posts say too much about Matt's condition and yet worry it is not enough. My stupidity was when they told me he had some light swelling on the brain that I thought it would be healed and gone away by the time the broken bones heal. There's a reason I am not a nurse. This is one. I wish I would have known and understood earlier but not knowing is what has kept me sane since this freak accident occurred. What will be will be. My job now is going through the coming months with him and do my best to love and support him in anyway I can. I ask his friends to do the same.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Wednesday Sept.28
Matt and I had a very good day. You can still see changes. He's extra chatty, has mixed memories, and time gaps, but you can tell this was a whole new day, a whole new ballgame. They took out the last chest tube, he still has IV's. He had a few visitors and thanks to Trevor, a trip around the eighth floor in a wheelchair. They are teaching him to walk with a modified walker but he will need to build up coordination. Little steps, little steps.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Tuesday 9/27
I thought we were home free when Matt came around demanding to be discharged only to find out we are barely to second base. I figured when the brain brusing was healed, you were done, go home but no. The brusing causes all sorts of cognitive thinking problems, memory, etc, Everything is affected.
When Matt would be voicing his displeasure at any little thing, I blamed it on med withdrawal but it is all part of this brain malfunction. It is making him agitated, flightly, impulsive, etc. In other words, down right mean but I keep telling myself its the bruise, but it is hard after he rags on you for awhile.
Stimulation like tv, visitors, nurses, etc just excites him and wears him out. We found absolutely two people couldn't be in the room at the same time, too much stimulation for him.
He looks fine, speech is clear but memory and time is something he cannot grasp and causes major frustration. Again, unneeded frustration.
He thinks he's getting out NOW and he is so upset and his mind is making up reasons they are keeping him there like because everyone wants to buy a car from him! You can take the man from the job but not the job from the man.
Visitors.....I don't know which is worse, seeing Matt with tubes and respirator or seeing this manic behavior. We taked a little about his visitors and I think he is embarassed and its going to be worse with later stories of his current situtation. If you feel the need to visit, keep it short. I request SHORT. Topics to avoid, cigarettes, work, and cars. He will bring them up. The nurse suggested when he starts a tangent, just to change the subject or gently leave the room.
This is worse for us as his family than the immediate accident aftermath. This is a whole different ballgame.
I will ask again, Matt is friends with so many people but I would appreciate if everyone would just give him time. I think he will be so much better when he is sent to the rehab ward next week. We aren't talking a few days but a week or better.
There is a phone in his room but I am thinking of having it removed. Besides exciting him, he is saying hurtful things and I don't think any of us understood what a brain injury meant.
We have talked to numerous therpists and specialists and they all say that there is more damage, though not major or non repairable, he definately needs thearpy and when he goes home, in three weeks or three months, he will need 24 hours care. Again, due to the interupted thinking process but he will get better.
It is hard to really grasp all of this and I will share more later as we have time to process and accept the reality, learn to adjust and making sure Matt is getting all the needed help.
This whole letter seems so drama filled. Matt will be fine, he is still the charming guy with the big smile but he needs time to control the attitude change, learn to walk with whatever they give him, etc. Its just going to take longer than any of us anticipated.
Thank you for caring.
When Matt would be voicing his displeasure at any little thing, I blamed it on med withdrawal but it is all part of this brain malfunction. It is making him agitated, flightly, impulsive, etc. In other words, down right mean but I keep telling myself its the bruise, but it is hard after he rags on you for awhile.
Stimulation like tv, visitors, nurses, etc just excites him and wears him out. We found absolutely two people couldn't be in the room at the same time, too much stimulation for him.
He looks fine, speech is clear but memory and time is something he cannot grasp and causes major frustration. Again, unneeded frustration.
He thinks he's getting out NOW and he is so upset and his mind is making up reasons they are keeping him there like because everyone wants to buy a car from him! You can take the man from the job but not the job from the man.
Visitors.....I don't know which is worse, seeing Matt with tubes and respirator or seeing this manic behavior. We taked a little about his visitors and I think he is embarassed and its going to be worse with later stories of his current situtation. If you feel the need to visit, keep it short. I request SHORT. Topics to avoid, cigarettes, work, and cars. He will bring them up. The nurse suggested when he starts a tangent, just to change the subject or gently leave the room.
This is worse for us as his family than the immediate accident aftermath. This is a whole different ballgame.
I will ask again, Matt is friends with so many people but I would appreciate if everyone would just give him time. I think he will be so much better when he is sent to the rehab ward next week. We aren't talking a few days but a week or better.
There is a phone in his room but I am thinking of having it removed. Besides exciting him, he is saying hurtful things and I don't think any of us understood what a brain injury meant.
We have talked to numerous therpists and specialists and they all say that there is more damage, though not major or non repairable, he definately needs thearpy and when he goes home, in three weeks or three months, he will need 24 hours care. Again, due to the interupted thinking process but he will get better.
It is hard to really grasp all of this and I will share more later as we have time to process and accept the reality, learn to adjust and making sure Matt is getting all the needed help.
This whole letter seems so drama filled. Matt will be fine, he is still the charming guy with the big smile but he needs time to control the attitude change, learn to walk with whatever they give him, etc. Its just going to take longer than any of us anticipated.
Thank you for caring.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Monday 26th of September
We're making progress! Today's had its ups and downs. Matthew has been moved to a room up on the 8th floor, room number 831. He had one of the tubes from his lungs removed this morning, but he still has one in his left lung. Matt is ready to go home already and can't grasp why he has to stay. He sounds great when you're talking to him but he's still very disoriented and stressed.
Earlier this morning he had a fall, but is okay. They took x-rays of his arm and leg again and we believe it is all okay.
At the time being he may not be totally aware of his situation, but he sure can talk up a storm. He has given Mom and I a lecture on how to be good at selling cars, along with how the hospital is only keeping him to get more money out of him, and I believe at one point he mentioned how the "pictures" (x-rays) of his leg and arm are for his Indiana and Michigan drivers licenses.
Visitors are more than welcome to come see Matt, but please refrain from having large numbers of people in his room and to keep the visits short. Rest is a most important part of his recovery. Also, it is important to note that because of the medicines he is on and the head trauma he sustained, do not believe every word he says. Matt is convinced that he is leaving the hospital any hour now or that he about to go do this thing or that, but we ask that when you visit please help us re-enforce the need that he absolutely must stay in the hospital.
Thank you all, we will post again tomorrow as usual. Have a pleasant evening.
By: Kelsey
Earlier this morning he had a fall, but is okay. They took x-rays of his arm and leg again and we believe it is all okay.
At the time being he may not be totally aware of his situation, but he sure can talk up a storm. He has given Mom and I a lecture on how to be good at selling cars, along with how the hospital is only keeping him to get more money out of him, and I believe at one point he mentioned how the "pictures" (x-rays) of his leg and arm are for his Indiana and Michigan drivers licenses.
Visitors are more than welcome to come see Matt, but please refrain from having large numbers of people in his room and to keep the visits short. Rest is a most important part of his recovery. Also, it is important to note that because of the medicines he is on and the head trauma he sustained, do not believe every word he says. Matt is convinced that he is leaving the hospital any hour now or that he about to go do this thing or that, but we ask that when you visit please help us re-enforce the need that he absolutely must stay in the hospital.
Thank you all, we will post again tomorrow as usual. Have a pleasant evening.
By: Kelsey
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Sunday 25
Matt is still confused and disoriented. Last night he was able to get out of his hand restraints to take out all his own tubes and IVs much to the dismay of the nursing staff. They put in a new central line for meds, etc but are not going to replace the tubes.
He was able to have a clear lunch of jello, sherbert, apple juice and a sprite. If you ask him what he ate, he says a big sandwich, pudding, etc.
They just took his neck brace off and he is so thrilled.
Matt is still not up to much company at the moment, so please try and allow him some more time for recovery this is going to be a slow and long process for him, but he's making great strides daily. We anticipate that by Tuesday he should be transferred out of the ICU and into a different room. At that point he should be up for more company.
He was able to have a clear lunch of jello, sherbert, apple juice and a sprite. If you ask him what he ate, he says a big sandwich, pudding, etc.
They just took his neck brace off and he is so thrilled.
Matt is still not up to much company at the moment, so please try and allow him some more time for recovery this is going to be a slow and long process for him, but he's making great strides daily. We anticipate that by Tuesday he should be transferred out of the ICU and into a different room. At that point he should be up for more company.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Saturday 24 September 2011
Just a quick little update on Matthew.
I am unable to be with him at the hospital today, but both my parents have been there since early this morning. They said that his breathing tube was removed and he's breathing on his own and they've stopped the sedation so he is awake and alert. However, Matt has no memory of the accident and is very confused and stressed about all that's happened. It's a lot for a man to take in. My mother is trying to stay the night at the hospital and be with him through the night. He's receiving pain medication through his feeding tube, but he is still uncomfortable.
Because of Matt's frustration and the need for him to rest we'd really appreciate if he did not receive any visitors until Monday. We understand you all just want to show him your love and support, but with this amazing change for the better he needs some time to adjust.
All things considered, Matt is doing wonderful and making great strides in his recovery. We all appreciate the love and support of all his family and friends and Matt will just be thrilled when is able to see everything that everyone has done for him. We keep saying it, but he is truly a wealthy man to be loved by so many. On behalf of my entire family, thank you all so much.
From Matt's little sister, Kelsey.
I am unable to be with him at the hospital today, but both my parents have been there since early this morning. They said that his breathing tube was removed and he's breathing on his own and they've stopped the sedation so he is awake and alert. However, Matt has no memory of the accident and is very confused and stressed about all that's happened. It's a lot for a man to take in. My mother is trying to stay the night at the hospital and be with him through the night. He's receiving pain medication through his feeding tube, but he is still uncomfortable.
Because of Matt's frustration and the need for him to rest we'd really appreciate if he did not receive any visitors until Monday. We understand you all just want to show him your love and support, but with this amazing change for the better he needs some time to adjust.
All things considered, Matt is doing wonderful and making great strides in his recovery. We all appreciate the love and support of all his family and friends and Matt will just be thrilled when is able to see everything that everyone has done for him. We keep saying it, but he is truly a wealthy man to be loved by so many. On behalf of my entire family, thank you all so much.
From Matt's little sister, Kelsey.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Friday Night
This was a bumper day for Matt.
Matt tries to rise out of bed when he hears our voices. Not the best idea.
We were sharing stories with a nurse in his room and you can see him smile, squrim around in bed, try to get up and last, try to laugh. Even knocked out on meds, he has not lost his sense of humor and thank God, and none of us have lost ours either.
As they reduce his medications and he becomes alert, I worry that laughing will hurt with the broken ribs. What a great relief to have something so good to worry us.
Good night to all. Robin
Matt tries to rise out of bed when he hears our voices. Not the best idea.
We were sharing stories with a nurse in his room and you can see him smile, squrim around in bed, try to get up and last, try to laugh. Even knocked out on meds, he has not lost his sense of humor and thank God, and none of us have lost ours either.
As they reduce his medications and he becomes alert, I worry that laughing will hurt with the broken ribs. What a great relief to have something so good to worry us.
Good night to all. Robin
Friday 23, Sept.
An early post! Matt is doing fabulous! This morning when I walked in, his eyes were open, or as open and alert one can be under this sedation. I said, " Hi Matt, do you know who I am?" He got a slight grin and nodded his head. To put it to the test, I said, "Am I your father?" A huge grin came across his face and he shook his head no and then the nurse rushed in to sedate him. I told him there would be more tests later. It was wonderful.
They did surgery and put pins in his legs. He is doing fine.
They have xrayed his hand and are happy with the healing and don't plan on doing anything but keeping the splint on.
BIG NEWS!! They are weaning him off the ventilator. They will see how it goes and there is a possibility it will be gone tomorrow.
I will update again this evening when we get home. Thank you to all the caring and loving friends and families.
They did surgery and put pins in his legs. He is doing fine.
They have xrayed his hand and are happy with the healing and don't plan on doing anything but keeping the splint on.
BIG NEWS!! They are weaning him off the ventilator. They will see how it goes and there is a possibility it will be gone tomorrow.
I will update again this evening when we get home. Thank you to all the caring and loving friends and families.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Thursday update
Sorry for the late night post. It was a long day.
Matt may not be full awake because of the medicines but today the nurse was bathing and shaving him and she said he opened his eyes, grinned at her and winked! I take that as a sign of improvement.
He is in restraints because they don't want him to pull out the breathing tubes, but he is stretching and moving around more in his sleep. I see all of this as major improvement.
They took out the stitches on his forehead laceration. Amazing how fast the body heals.
Matt will have surgery on Friday to pin his broken leg. Please keep him in your prayers and in your heart.
I have told the nursing staff that everyone has has family permission to visit. One of the nurses has been giving visitors a hard time, not only for our family but a few other people in the waiting room said the same nurse was stopping family from coming in.
The evening nurse asked if we could stop visitation by 9:00 at night. Tonight got all screwed up, partly because the nursing staff was updating his tubes, etc and cut into "our time" by about 40 minutes. And on top of that, Stephen's Uncle and his family from Knox stopped in. Come to find out, their daughter in laws niece was air lifted from Knox because of a car accident. It was late but I appreciated the nursing staff letting everyone have a chance to visit with Matt.
I haven't been able to talk with Matt's doctors. I wish I could somehow know how long he will be in ICU and then in a regular room. I will post as soon as I know. Good night to all!
Matt may not be full awake because of the medicines but today the nurse was bathing and shaving him and she said he opened his eyes, grinned at her and winked! I take that as a sign of improvement.
He is in restraints because they don't want him to pull out the breathing tubes, but he is stretching and moving around more in his sleep. I see all of this as major improvement.
They took out the stitches on his forehead laceration. Amazing how fast the body heals.
Matt will have surgery on Friday to pin his broken leg. Please keep him in your prayers and in your heart.
I have told the nursing staff that everyone has has family permission to visit. One of the nurses has been giving visitors a hard time, not only for our family but a few other people in the waiting room said the same nurse was stopping family from coming in.
The evening nurse asked if we could stop visitation by 9:00 at night. Tonight got all screwed up, partly because the nursing staff was updating his tubes, etc and cut into "our time" by about 40 minutes. And on top of that, Stephen's Uncle and his family from Knox stopped in. Come to find out, their daughter in laws niece was air lifted from Knox because of a car accident. It was late but I appreciated the nursing staff letting everyone have a chance to visit with Matt.
I haven't been able to talk with Matt's doctors. I wish I could somehow know how long he will be in ICU and then in a regular room. I will post as soon as I know. Good night to all!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Wednesday, Matt Update
Matt had a quiet day. No big changes. Just looking at him he looks stronger. There's a possibility they will set his leg on Friday.
Just a reminder, the unit closes to visitors from 7 to 830 p.m. Tonight it is all catching up with me so we left at 7:00. I was thrilled to find friends showed up after we left and was glad they were able to go back for a visit. We don't like leaving that early but since he is resting and things are stable, it was time to call it a day. I feel better knowing someone was there after us. Thank you to everyone.
Just a reminder, the unit closes to visitors from 7 to 830 p.m. Tonight it is all catching up with me so we left at 7:00. I was thrilled to find friends showed up after we left and was glad they were able to go back for a visit. We don't like leaving that early but since he is resting and things are stable, it was time to call it a day. I feel better knowing someone was there after us. Thank you to everyone.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Tuesday Update On Matt
Matt had a few changes made today, all in effort to keep him as comfortable as possible. He is moving his legs around in his sleep and that's a good thing. The CT scan they did showed there is no change on the swelling which I feel is good news.
There are a few who ask questions about his care and I think its the respirator that gets the most questions. Yes, Matt could breath on his own if he had to but because of the painful rib fractures, keeping him sedated helps him through the pain and the respirator just helps him expand his lungs more. If he didn't have the respirator, he would just be breathing very shallow and would be set up for lung complications.
It is my understanding that they will cast his broken leg soon. It was low on the list of the priorities.Not sure what they will do with his hand. They have it in a splint now but again, low priority.
I want to express my gratitude of no visitors yesterday. It was good to get Matt more settled in his meds and routine and time for Steve and I to adjust too.
Things seem to be leveling out and if anyone would like to visit for a few minutes, please do. We just ask you to keep the visit short. We had a few people stop by today and say some words of encouragement to Matt and us, sign his visitor log and drop off some photos.
If you decide you want to wait to visit till Matt is stronger, more alert, that works too.
I will continue my evening logins here. If there is any big change, I will text people whose numbers I have and they can share the word with others.
I am horrible at texting and was pretty frustrated by it all. If I was texting and call came in, by the time I finished and relocated my document, the thing would ring again and the cycle continued. Who invented the cell phone should be shot. So, I find I have deleted calls, missed calls, etc. because of my lack of high tech abilities and if you have called and I have not returned your text or call, Its not because I am ignoring you, I just lost you!
Stay positive and send good thoughts Matt's direction.
There are a few who ask questions about his care and I think its the respirator that gets the most questions. Yes, Matt could breath on his own if he had to but because of the painful rib fractures, keeping him sedated helps him through the pain and the respirator just helps him expand his lungs more. If he didn't have the respirator, he would just be breathing very shallow and would be set up for lung complications.
It is my understanding that they will cast his broken leg soon. It was low on the list of the priorities.Not sure what they will do with his hand. They have it in a splint now but again, low priority.
I want to express my gratitude of no visitors yesterday. It was good to get Matt more settled in his meds and routine and time for Steve and I to adjust too.
Things seem to be leveling out and if anyone would like to visit for a few minutes, please do. We just ask you to keep the visit short. We had a few people stop by today and say some words of encouragement to Matt and us, sign his visitor log and drop off some photos.
If you decide you want to wait to visit till Matt is stronger, more alert, that works too.
I will continue my evening logins here. If there is any big change, I will text people whose numbers I have and they can share the word with others.
I am horrible at texting and was pretty frustrated by it all. If I was texting and call came in, by the time I finished and relocated my document, the thing would ring again and the cycle continued. Who invented the cell phone should be shot. So, I find I have deleted calls, missed calls, etc. because of my lack of high tech abilities and if you have called and I have not returned your text or call, Its not because I am ignoring you, I just lost you!
Stay positive and send good thoughts Matt's direction.
Matt Sitek's Medical Updates 9/19/2011
We are hoping to post Matt's condition, any news, or notes to share with Matt's friends and extended family. We have had so many requests for updates and I am worried I will forget someone who is on my growing list of loving and caring friends. Please share this web site with anyone we haven't had a chance to talk to or meet. Everyone is welcome.
Stephen and I are grateful to each and everyone for the outpour of concern and love for Matt. Jessie brought a notebook to the hospital for friends to write greetings, well wishes, love and encouragement notes we can share with him, if they would like. Thank you, Jessie. Just little notes to say hello and that you stopped by or whatever you want. My sister had a great idea to ask people for photos we can post around the room. If you put your name on the back, I will do my best to get then back to you at a later date.
Matt is holding his own. Not sure how much detail to go inti here. Broken Hans, leg, numerous broken ribs, punctured both lungs, lacerations and stitches here and there, the list goes on. The main concern is he has some bleeding in the brain and they are watching that very closely. He is in critical condition.
He is on a respirator for breathing assistance and has all the tubes and beeping machines you would expect to find on someone who just survived a train wreck.
We are staying positive. He is heavily sedated but it is a miracle when prodded he can move his fingers and toes.
It's a blessing that the girl in the car with Matt has already been released from the hospital. Our thoughts are with her and her family. No matter how you look at this, it is a major traumatic event.
Again, Matt is strong, he is holding his own. Hold him in your heart and hopefully he will be up to visitors soon. My love and appreciation to everyone.
- Robin Sitek
Stephen and I are grateful to each and everyone for the outpour of concern and love for Matt. Jessie brought a notebook to the hospital for friends to write greetings, well wishes, love and encouragement notes we can share with him, if they would like. Thank you, Jessie. Just little notes to say hello and that you stopped by or whatever you want. My sister had a great idea to ask people for photos we can post around the room. If you put your name on the back, I will do my best to get then back to you at a later date.
Matt is holding his own. Not sure how much detail to go inti here. Broken Hans, leg, numerous broken ribs, punctured both lungs, lacerations and stitches here and there, the list goes on. The main concern is he has some bleeding in the brain and they are watching that very closely. He is in critical condition.
He is on a respirator for breathing assistance and has all the tubes and beeping machines you would expect to find on someone who just survived a train wreck.
We are staying positive. He is heavily sedated but it is a miracle when prodded he can move his fingers and toes.
It's a blessing that the girl in the car with Matt has already been released from the hospital. Our thoughts are with her and her family. No matter how you look at this, it is a major traumatic event.
Again, Matt is strong, he is holding his own. Hold him in your heart and hopefully he will be up to visitors soon. My love and appreciation to everyone.
- Robin Sitek
Monday, September 19, 2011
New blog for info and updates about Matt
This web site / blog is being set up so mom can post info and updates about Matt and everyone has a central place to come and get the information since visits are being limited right now to allow Matt to rest and heal. I am primarily leaving the updates to mom since she is in contact with the doctors and nurses more than anyone else so that the information stays correct and consistent.
Since I am posting the first entry though I will share this: Matt is still in the ICU but is in stable condition. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you everyone for your love and support!
Keep checking this site often for updates about Matt!
Matt's Big Brother - Eric
Since I am posting the first entry though I will share this: Matt is still in the ICU but is in stable condition. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you everyone for your love and support!
Keep checking this site often for updates about Matt!
Matt's Big Brother - Eric
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