This is just a very fast update - Kevin's shunt did need replaced. Apparently he had some fat grow around the opening of the tube that goes into his abdomen and it didn't allow any CSF to flow through. So they took care of the tube and they also changed the valve to a programmable one that will allow them to open the tube larger if needed.
He did very well through the surgery, but we had some problems throughout the rest of the day. He needed to go for a CT scan and while there he went into distress. They had to rush him back to ICU and get him stabilized. My personal thought was that he was distressed over still being on the ventilator as it kept gagging him and making him retch phlegm. I am not sure about that though, but they finally removed the ventilator about an hour ago and he is now sleeping peacefully.
I have to go back up to the hospital and stay tonight as they don't have a sitter for the night turn. I just came home to grab 3 hours of sleep because I stayed last night and he had a very rough night and I didn't sleep a wink. I was so exhausted. So I hope that I will have time to give a better update tomorrow night, but we shall see...
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Thinking of you and praying for all of you.
Oh honey, get some rest. Once I went back to school I've missed some of your posts, and just spent an hour catching up. Hang in there . . . Kevin is making progress. Remind yourself this is but a setback. Hugs and prayers, friend.
We are all praying for Kevin. Lots of love being sent your way.
love
debbie
Oh Leslie, please take care of yourself, try to get some sleep tonight. Will keep you all in prayer.
Nancy
Navy Wife
Virginia Beach, Va
Hang on-these days must be incredibly hard, but the better ones will return again. Keep trying to grab some sleep when you can-get some fresh air now and then. Take care of you, too. Prayers are with Kevin to get on the other side of this and back to singing and cracking you all up..soon!
Sophie
Hi Les,
Keep thinking about you, Breezy and Kevin.
Kevin will pull through with flying colors, as he ALWAYS does. What a strong kiddo he is. He has the thoughts and prayers of sooooo very many people!!!
Get some rest...tomorrow is a new day!!!
Kristen M.
remember, two steps forward, one step back. five steps forward, one step back. ten steps forward, one step back. i think it's great that kevin is gaining some weight!!!! keep the faith - thank heavens you can be there for kevin.
I'm sorry Leslie. I hope you both had a better night last night.
STAY STRONG LESLIE! Hope you got a little rest last night. And hope Kevin had a more peaceful night.
KEEP FIGHTING KEVIN! You can do it kiddo! You've made it this far!
All of you hang in there. Kevin will get through this and be laughing with you again soon!
Healing and positive thoughts for Kevin.
Strength for you and Breezy.
Safe thoughts for all military personnel.
Big hugs and all my love sent to all 3 of you!!
Love ya!
Andrew's Aunt Jodi
Hi guys,
Saying a load of extra prayers for Kevin today, that he is not in distress and can begin healing. Saying a load of extra prayers for you Leslie & Breezy too - that you get the massive amounts of strength, peace and comfort that you need, and MORE. God bless you all. And big, GIANT Angel Hugs are on their way to you all right now!
- Kris, a Soldiers' Angel from RI
Prayers and thoughts are going your way! I hope Kevin does well today. Get some rest as soon as you can Les.
Love
Susan
Loving and praying for you honey. Kevin is a fighter as we know and he will make it through this hurdle. Take care and love ya, Pam
Glad to hear the doctors were able to find the problem and rectify it. It is a shame that he(and you) have to go through all of this just when things were going so well. I hope you got more rest last night and that today is a better day for you and Kevin. My thoughts and prayers are with you as always. Love you.
Drive on! Airborne!
Leslie, my husband and I are both members of Soldiers Angels and are praying for Kevin and your family. We have been following Matthews' updates and found that Kevin had been sent to Tampa. We live here and my hubby sets up the transfers from Macdill to the hosp. He must have missed it while he too was in the hospital. We are so sorry to have missed him. We have a couple of things that we make sure that our heroes get upon arrival to MacDill. Naturally that gets cleared with Corp., Macdill and Soldiers Angels. We want you all to know how much we love and appreciate you. Please let me know what we can do or anything else. Much love, God Bless and Angel Huggies Galore. Kevin and Phyllis. Pdouthet@yahoo.com
Kevin, Leslie,and Breezy,
We're thinking about all of you here in San Antonio.
Conntinued Blessings,
Janet W.
Leslie, this is for you: www.caringbridge.org/visit/matthewwheeler
*HUGS* Les. I'm still praying for you and Kevin both. I hope you get a little bit of sleep - you can't run yourself ragged. They need to get another sitter in there, goodness sakes - a person can only go without sleep for so long!
Oh.. I'm praying you both get some good rest tonight! Tomorrow will be a better day!
Leslie,
We just learned of Kevin's accident and are speachless ...
We will keep you, Kevin, and your family in our prayers. Please take care of yourself, too!
Emily and Drew Stefaniak
Apollo, PA
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