Journal entry by Janelle Prenkert —
Hi Everyone. So sorry it has been a very long time since our last update. Many have been asking how Matt and I are doing post surgery so I thought I should post again.
Matt:
He is doing really well. He has good and bad days, but is trending great. The pain is still very present and although it is fading, the brain fog remains. If he tries and does too much, he will pay for it the next day and has to take it slow the next day or two.
For having 3 major surgeries within a month, he is doing amazingly. I am so proud of him and his improvement. He is a rock star!
Here are some accomplishments over the last few weeks:
Janelle:
A few weeks ago I flew back down to UNC for a follow up checkup. Everything is healing well and my liver should be at 100% size now. It only took 3 months to fully grow back. God is simply amazing.
I am feeling really well, I still have some pain, but not much. My energy level is about 85%. Although my brain thinks it is at 115%. I love that I can get back to doing projects again, but I have to remind myself not to take it too hard. Otherwise I am laying down the next day, which may not be a bad thing. LOL
My weight limit has increased to 20 lbs for the next 5 months. That one is a bummer for me with summer around the corner, but I can manage. Because of the pound increase I can now work again in the baby nursery at church. Last night was my first night back. It was so much fun, but again I need to watch how many babies I pick up off the floor. LOL
Thank you for your continued prayers and support. We are constantly blown away at how many people have been praying for us over the past 3 months!
Matt:
He is doing really well. He has good and bad days, but is trending great. The pain is still very present and although it is fading, the brain fog remains. If he tries and does too much, he will pay for it the next day and has to take it slow the next day or two.
For having 3 major surgeries within a month, he is doing amazingly. I am so proud of him and his improvement. He is a rock star!
Here are some accomplishments over the last few weeks:
- Walked 1.5 miles, ran for 100 meters
- Played catch with his son
Janelle:
A few weeks ago I flew back down to UNC for a follow up checkup. Everything is healing well and my liver should be at 100% size now. It only took 3 months to fully grow back. God is simply amazing.
I am feeling really well, I still have some pain, but not much. My energy level is about 85%. Although my brain thinks it is at 115%. I love that I can get back to doing projects again, but I have to remind myself not to take it too hard. Otherwise I am laying down the next day, which may not be a bad thing. LOL
My weight limit has increased to 20 lbs for the next 5 months. That one is a bummer for me with summer around the corner, but I can manage. Because of the pound increase I can now work again in the baby nursery at church. Last night was my first night back. It was so much fun, but again I need to watch how many babies I pick up off the floor. LOL
Thank you for your continued prayers and support. We are constantly blown away at how many people have been praying for us over the past 3 months!
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