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Get well, Matt.
« on: January 05, 2014, 08:57:48 am »

[EDIT April 11, 2014.  I started a new thread on Matt's Return to JRiver.]

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After almost a week of flu, and not getting better, Matt went to urgent care Thursday night.  On the way out, he fell and hit his head.  An hour later, he went into surgery and a blood clot was removed.

He has been unconscious since then.  Several times, he has responded to family members by wiggling a toe or finger.  He opened his eyes briefly last night.

At JRiver, we all care about him very deeply, and I know how many friends he has here.  I wanted you to know, and I know your well wishes will help him recover.

Updates are below.

Jim

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Matt's family set up a page at Caring Bridge.  Brooke is his wife.  Elise and Ben are their children.  Roger and Cynthia are his parents.

January 6 -- Brooke read your posts to Matt

January 11 -- Better

January 14 -- Maybe stable

January 17 -- JRiver visit One eye could track my finger moving back and forth.

January 22 -- Off the ventilator, one eye open

January 23 -- Opened his mouth and lifted his arm when asked to.

January 26 -- Intense gaze when I talked to him

January 27 -- Moved his head

January 30 -- Testing by a speech specialist and surgery this afternoon

February 1 -- Surgery successful, but status mixed

February 4 -- Moved to a recovery facility.  Obama is President

February 8 -- Matt spoke for the first time -- "I'm OK" and "I love you"

February 10 -- Saw him today -- "Bye, Jim".

February 12 -- Matt can type

February 14 -- He fell when he tried to get up from the wheelchair with no help. No serious damage done.

February 15 -- Able to speak in complete sentences

February 22 -- Able to carry on a conversation.  Sense of humor returning.

February 23 -- Matt called me.

March 1 -- Sent a text message.

March 3 -- Moved to Courage Center.  Less about medical problems, more about rehab.

March 4 -- Cherry Pudding Cake and the Message Loop

March 13 -- Half Awake

March 22 -- Gorgeous Brain Walks 75 Feet

March 25 -- A Lap Around the First Floor

March 27 -- A JRiver Drive By

March 31 -- Up the Stairs

April 2 -- Thinking about going to work

April 6 -- Walking with a cane

April 8 -- "Nice job, Jim"
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2014, 08:59:45 am »

Oh no. Get well soon Matt! 
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2014, 09:05:32 am »

 :(
I hope he makes a full recovery soon! Get well Matt!
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2014, 09:13:52 am »

I hope that the net result of this news is that Matt soon laughs and has a story to tell in a little while of how he got off work for a short time.  My best wishes to Matt and hope for a very quick recovery!
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2014, 09:19:24 am »

oh man.. I wish matt and his family all the best and a quick recovery.

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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2014, 09:20:30 am »

Yikes;  I'm sorry to hear that.  I hope he makes a speedy recovery, our thoughts are with him.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2014, 09:26:30 am »

 :'(
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2014, 09:42:13 am »

So sorry to hear this.  Get well soon, Matt!
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2014, 09:45:49 am »

Good luck and best wishes.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2014, 09:49:32 am »

Oh my!  He will be in our thoughts.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #10 on: January 05, 2014, 10:05:49 am »

Shocking news. Thoughts with Matt, and his family.

Keep us up-to-date with progress please.

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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #11 on: January 05, 2014, 10:14:21 am »

Matt and his family will be in my family's thoughts and prayers!
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #12 on: January 05, 2014, 10:28:08 am »

Terrible news, Jim.

Matt, we're all thinking of you and hope to see you back here in the near future.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #13 on: January 05, 2014, 10:35:31 am »

Matt's family set up a page where his friends and family can follow his progress:
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/mattashland

For those who don't know Matt, he's JRiver's CTO and he has run the company for about a year.

Here's a picture from earlier this year when Hendrik came for a visit.  Glynor is also in the picture.



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Adam, Hendrik, John, Matt, Bob, glynor.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #14 on: January 05, 2014, 11:33:47 am »

Jim, thanks for sharing the news with us.

Matt has been a positive presence on this forum.  He knows more than the rest of us but he asks for input and listens to us with care.  His work on MC has been very useful to all of us.  I don't know Matt in a face-to-face way but I'd like to.

Matt, get well!

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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #15 on: January 05, 2014, 11:49:08 am »

Man, that's shocking. I really, really hope Matt makes a speedy recovery! Thoughts and prayers are with him, his family and friends.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #16 on: January 05, 2014, 12:03:33 pm »

All best wishes to Matt and his family!

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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #17 on: January 05, 2014, 12:06:47 pm »

You will get well soon!
Thanks for all the help.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #18 on: January 05, 2014, 12:19:29 pm »

I wish matt all the best and a quick recovery!!!!
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #19 on: January 05, 2014, 12:28:41 pm »

I hope Matt recovers quickly. I'll be praying for him.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #20 on: January 05, 2014, 01:01:01 pm »

That is terrible news and out of the blue.  All the best to Matt, his family and friends during this time.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #21 on: January 05, 2014, 01:20:11 pm »

Please keep us updated on his condition .
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #22 on: January 05, 2014, 01:34:31 pm »

My heart skipped a beat when I read this terrible news.  Best wishes and a speedy recovery Matt.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #23 on: January 05, 2014, 02:09:19 pm »

Get well soon Matt
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #24 on: January 05, 2014, 02:24:18 pm »

Get well soon!!!
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #25 on: January 05, 2014, 02:31:59 pm »

Best of luck to Matt and his family. Wish you a speedy recovery and no complications.

Best regards,
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #26 on: January 05, 2014, 02:32:27 pm »

Get well soon Matt.

My thought are with you.

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« Reply #27 on: January 05, 2014, 02:44:49 pm »

Get well soon Matt.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #28 on: January 05, 2014, 02:45:00 pm »

So sorry to hear the bad news. Hang in there Matt. Stay positive and you'll be on your feet in no time, I'm sure of it.

My best to you and yours
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #29 on: January 05, 2014, 02:52:42 pm »

Wow. Suddenly, a program that can play music doesn't seem all that important. Best wishes to Matt and his loved ones on the road to recovery.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #30 on: January 05, 2014, 02:58:57 pm »

Really sorry to hear that.
Wishing a full and swift recovery Matt.

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« Reply #31 on: January 05, 2014, 03:05:09 pm »

Get well soon Matt. Let's hope that all that comes of this is an interesting story for the grandkids in a few years.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #32 on: January 05, 2014, 03:05:37 pm »

Not the best way to start the New Year.

Matt, for yourself and for the rest of us please make it a happy 2014 from this point onwards.

All the best.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #33 on: January 05, 2014, 03:18:28 pm »

Here's to a speedy recovery. Thoughts with Matt and his family.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #34 on: January 05, 2014, 03:40:14 pm »

Matt's wife, Brooke, posted this on the Caring Bridge site (linked above):

Welcome to our site for keeping you updated on Matt's continuing progress.  The family wants to thank all of you for your encouragement, thoughts, prayers and words of support.

Here is how Matt ended up in the ICU.

The whole family got sick with a bad cold or the flu during winter break. While Brooke's and the kids' fevers and symptoms subsided after 5-7 days, Matt's worsened. After his 8th day of high fever, on Thursday January 2, we brought Matt to an urgent care clinic. He was seen and told that he should go to the emergency room. On the way to the car, Matt fell backwards (likely fainted) and hit the the back of his head on the sidewalk. Urgent care staff came immediately and called an ambulance. Matt was taken to Abbott Northwestern ER, assessed and given a CT scan.

Shortly thereafter he was transferred to HCMC for immediate surgery. His skull had fractured when he fell and there was a lot of blood between his skull and brain. The neurosurgeons removed a large blood clot and left a section of his skull removed to allow for swelling.

Matt has been in a coma-like state since shortly after he fell, however, he is showing signs of improvement already. Subsequent CT scans have shown no additional swelling or bleeding and his physical assessments are slowly and steadily improving.

On Saturday, January 4, he lifted the thumb and fingers of his left hand in response to the nurse asking him to do so. He has squeezed family members' hands, wiggled his toes and shown responses when we speak with him. He moves both hands and feet to avoid unpleasant stimuli. This afternoon, he tried to open his eyes to look at Brooke and when we told him Elise's Get Well Soon sign was hanging in his room across from his bed.

He understands us and wants to show his understanding. But it is exhausting and he needs to rest to allow his brain and body to heal.

Matt's chest x-ray showed signs of infection and he is being treated for pneumonia as well. His temperature has been regulated with a catheter. He is on a ventilator and feeding tube.

Matt is recovering in the HCMC surgical ICU.

Thank you for visiting Matt's Caring Bridge website. We appreciate your loving thoughts, actions and prayers more than we can say.

With love,
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #35 on: January 05, 2014, 03:55:36 pm »

Shocked to hear this news but it sounds like Matt is beginning to make progress and has embarked on the road to a full recovery. Sending healing vibes and caring thoughts to Matt's family from across the pond.

Get well soon Matt
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #36 on: January 05, 2014, 04:09:07 pm »

Sending positive thoughts to Matt and his family

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« Reply #37 on: January 05, 2014, 04:30:47 pm »

Awful news. Best wishes to Matt and his family.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #38 on: January 05, 2014, 04:32:21 pm »

We will include Matt in our prayers for a speedy and complete recovery !

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« Reply #39 on: January 05, 2014, 04:33:41 pm »

This is shocking news. Matt, take your time and get well.
I will light up a candle for you and your family.

Greetings,

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« Reply #40 on: January 05, 2014, 04:44:05 pm »

Most shocking news!!

Matt, I'm praying for a full recovery from your flu and head injuries!

Blessings,
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« Reply #41 on: January 05, 2014, 04:48:14 pm »

Get well Matt !

You'll be in my thoughts & prayers .

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« Reply #42 on: January 05, 2014, 05:11:41 pm »

Best wishes to Matt and family. Get well soon.
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« Reply #43 on: January 05, 2014, 05:13:54 pm »

Get well soon Matt!!

My thoughts also go out to your family and friends as well at this time.
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« Reply #44 on: January 05, 2014, 05:39:38 pm »

Your in our thoughts Matt, wishing you and your family a speedy recovery.
thanks for everything you do here :)
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #45 on: January 05, 2014, 06:00:59 pm »

Best wishes, hoping you get well soon.
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« Reply #46 on: January 05, 2014, 06:11:18 pm »

The flu has been pretty bad this season and I'm sure the subzero temperatures don't help any. =(
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« Reply #47 on: January 05, 2014, 06:41:28 pm »

Get well soon, Matt. You will be in our prayers.

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« Reply #48 on: January 05, 2014, 06:44:42 pm »

Get well Matt!
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« Reply #49 on: January 05, 2014, 07:03:30 pm »

I'm shocked to hear this, and I wish you a steady recovery.
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