Wednesday, 3 December 2008

Steve is making good progress with his recovery. He was in good spirits tonight when we saw him. He is able to move his fingers more now and the swelling on the left hand has gone quite a bit. The grafts are still healing well on his arms and legs but his grafts at the top of his legs are taking their time to settle down and are still giving Steve some pain. Overall though he is healing well.

The physio as always is continuing at a pace and Steve is having to do various exercises which do tire him out. He is pleased that he is starting to gain more movement in his right ankle and can now move his toes on his right foot a little more. These are all big positive signs of his continuing recovery.

Steve spent time with his mum tonight as it is her birthday. They reminisced and joked about things that had happened in the past and spoke about how well he is doing now. His mum had a wonderful visit with her son and it really made her birthday special to have that time with him.
Steve is seeing the Doctor tomorrow to discuss his progress up to now and to look at the treatment he will need in the immediate future.
I spoke to Steve tonight about the Trafford Centre rowing event which is being held tomorrow. He asked me to wish everyone well and to say thanks for everyone's support. He also asked me to pass on his best wishes to a mate off his watch called Davy who is having a retirement do on the 5/12.

Gary - Steve's Brother in Law.