Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Today was another rough day for Mark. He was in a great amount of pain, probably due in part to the therapy yesterday. His legs are still very stiff and the muscles contracted. The doctor explained that it is like have a constant "charleyhorse" in the thigh and calf at the same time. They are increasing the muscle relaxants and hopefully, start the recasting tomorrow. Of course, with the new cast the pain will probably continue for a while. We are anticipating that the medication changes will help. We need to think positively.

He does enjoy getting the cards and letters and looks forward to the mail. He has been eating well and doing it himself as long as he is in the wheelchair. He has been gaining weight which is good. He dropped to about 135 pounds but is now up to 143. He had been about 160, but according to him, he needed to "lose a few". I'm not sure where, he was pretty much all muscle.

I thought I would let everyone know that there will be some days when I don't update this blog. I will do it every two or three days some of the time, since the days are becoming more routine. I will be away for a few days and the post will be smaller as well. Just keep checking and you will be kept updated. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate everyone's interest in what Mark and I are doing on a daily basis. It is comforting to know that he has touched so many lives.