Tag Archives: Matthew Price

Please pray for Matthew’s 8th surgery tomorrow

Thank you for praying for Matthew. The good news is that apparently the fluid which is collecting near his collar bone does not show signs of infection. The bad news is that it is chyle which is leaking from the lymphatic system (called a chylous leak). They have put Matthew on a low fat dietContinue reading “Please pray for Matthew’s 8th surgery tomorrow”

Pray for Matthew against possible infection

Today the occupational therapists made a customized splint for Matthew’s damaged arm. This will keep it in a better position and protect it from accidental bumps and bruises. The doctors are concerned about a pocket of fluid near his collarbone. Today they did an ultrasound of the area and drew out a large amount ofContinue reading “Pray for Matthew against possible infection”

Matthew out of surgery

Matthew just got out of surgery for his wound washout and wound VAC change. This was his 7th surgery so far. Today we found out that Matthew has a small pocket of fluid outside his left lung. It may be nothing, but it may be indicative of infection. Please pray that that will heal onContinue reading “Matthew out of surgery”

Matthew to be transferred to UCSF Medical Center today

The hospital where Matthew is (John Muir) informed us that he would be transferred to the new hospital (UCSF) sometime today! We are very excited to hear that. He will be transferred by ambulance due to his weakness and the condition of his arm and neck. We will let you know the details when weContinue reading “Matthew to be transferred to UCSF Medical Center today”

Matthew to be transferred to new hospital for nerve treament options

Dear friends, We are overwhelmed with the outpouring of love from all the corners of the globe. Thank you for praying for us, bringing meals, giving financially, and showing such love and concern. Matthew is very grateful and has been deeply touched by the generosity and encouragement of so many people. Matthew’s surgical team hasContinue reading “Matthew to be transferred to new hospital for nerve treament options”

Matthew’s surgery went well

Thank you for praying for Matthew. His surgery went very well. It was to clean out his left arm wounds and replace the dressing and wound VAC. He is thrilled to be out of Trauma ICU. He is now in the Trauma Medical Surgical ward, currently in a shared room. At the moment, he doesn’tContinue reading “Matthew’s surgery went well”

Matthew: neck collar back on, occupational therapist helpful, looking into treatment options

Thank you for your prayers. Matthew got a couple of hours of sleep last night, but not nearly enough. It would help a lot if he could move out of ICU to a regular room, so please pray for that since it would be much easier for him to sleep in the regular ward. TheyContinue reading “Matthew: neck collar back on, occupational therapist helpful, looking into treatment options”

Matthew able to move from bed to chair, still in great need of sleep

Thank you for praying for Matthew. He has not been able to sleep much, though thankfully, he was able to sleep a couple of hours last night. ICU wards are notoriously difficult places to rest. Would you pray that he would be able to relax, have peace in his heart and a quiet, settled mindContinue reading “Matthew able to move from bed to chair, still in great need of sleep”

Matthew is breathing on his own and talking to us

Matthew’s surgery on his arm went very well, just as planned. They were able to relocate and reset the bone and fixate it with a plate and screws. Thankfully his arm ligaments allowed them enough give to stretch and get the bone back into position. The arm tissue is doing well, with good color andContinue reading “Matthew is breathing on his own and talking to us”

Matthew to have surgery tomorrow

Thank you for praying for Matthew. He is stable and, at the moment, is resting well. His blood pressure and breathing are good, as well as his other vital signs. The doctors decided not to remove his ventilator yet. He is very heavily sedated and is on strong pain medication. Tomorrow he will have surgeryContinue reading “Matthew to have surgery tomorrow”