Birthdays

Mark underwent surgery yesterday morning to enable him to wear a disposable bag. The procedure went well, with no complications. It's just another in a long list of steps he's had to endure to regain his health. We were more than pleased with being able to discuss this with his surgeon. They were a little slow in getting started, because they had to prepare for any emergency, but no surprises this time. She was great at explaining the procedure. Mark was sleeping all of yesterday. A late visit last night let us know that he was still sleeping with the aid of pain medication. The plan as of now is to do surgery next Friday on his bed sore. It has been greatly reduced in size, and is healing slowly, but the plastic surgeon will be able to expedite this by doing internal repair, then closing the wound. Mark let it be known this morning that he was having pain, and they have given him medication for that, and is sleeping at this time. Getting this healed will enable him to get out of that bed, and sit in a chair by the window. Following that will be strengthening exercises, to get him started walking again. A day at a time - we're getting there -time and patience. David - very good friend of Mark - thanks for the support.