Surgery Follow-Up

On May 6, Matt had his first follow-up visit with Dr. Steuer.   The doc was super excited about how well Matt is recovering.  He also told us for the first time the things that he was afraid of losing during surgery … glad we didn’t know this ahead of time!! He said,  “We were able to save his sight. We were able to save his hearing. We were able to save his motor functioning.  Unfortunately, we lost a vocal cord, but considering how close to *then he whispers* death, I think we did great.”   Holy moley!!!

Dr. Steuer said that Matt was must be made up of some “good healing stuff.”   No fancy Latin doctor speak, just good stuff!  Of course Matt, in all of his wit, had to respond, “Yes, I’m remarkable.”   He may have lost a vocal cord, but his sense of humor is still in tact.

Matt isn’t released from the doctor’s care just yet, but he has been given permission to do most anything in moderation.   We go back in 2 months for a follow-up MRI and then radiation later on in the year.

Thank you all so much for encouraging and supporting Matt during these very surreal and difficult times.  If it weren’t for ALL of you and what you’ve given, whether it be encouraging words, a monetary gift or prayers, this remarkable outcome would not have happened.