Thursday, May 22, 2008

Sorry that it has been few days since a post. I arrived back yesterday to find Jess, Mark and the other patients on their way to the movies. The outing and the movie was enjoyed by everyone. Being alone, I unpacked and headed to the market for some supplies.

Today was a regular day of therapy for Mark. He did very well on the Erigo. On Tuesday, he had done 1153 steps in 30 minutes and today it was 1200 in the same amount of time, but they were able to lift him to 60 degrees which was a steeper tilt. The pain is being managed better and he was quite comfortable which is great. Being more in control of the pain means he can tolerate the therapy and they can do it longer and get more benefit out of it. He also had a consultation with the representative for the Dynasplint. They determined it would be beneficial for him and measured him for one of their braces. It will be adjusted to extend his leg more than the cast can at the moment. Eventually, when the leg can stay straight for a long enough period of time to cast it, they will do that and make the bi-valve for it. Hopefully, this new brace will accomplish what they want.

We are looking forward to Rich's visit and Mark asked to be put in the walking harness tomorrow so that he can show his Dad the progress.

We have a van for the long weekend and have some tentative plans. One plan that is a must is a picnic being sponsored by the 98 Rock radio station here in Tampa for all of the staff, patients and both sets of families at a park near here. They are providing everything, including live music. The disc jockeys at this station have taken our guys and their caregivers to heart and have gone out of their way to be available. This is the station that has had our two young wives and AJ on their morning show twice. All of us are looking forward to it.