We have just spent a good evening with Steve and Pauline. Steve was a little tired due to spending most of the day at Wythenshawe Hospital. He had some intense physio on his left arm and elbow which is still being manipulated to extend further than it currently can. He has had new pressure bandages fitted which are helping with the skin grafts and he has been prescribed new types of gels and creams to ensure his skin his kept in the best of health.

 

He is working hard on his leg strength and balance before he goes to Jubilee house at the end of the month. He is still looking forward to this visit and he is hoping that he has a full and active time there.

 

Now he is home he has a carer who comes in each day and looks after his medical care and his personal welfare. The care team will be available to Steve has long has he needs them there. In the future he will reach a point where he is more able to take care of himself and at that point the care team will scale down their involvement with Steve.

 

We spoke to him tonight about the Trekking for Steve event now that Ian Brian and Steve are all safely home. Steve thinks they have done a great job and wants them to visit and talk to him about the trip. He did mention Frodos feet. I'm sure one of the walkers will be able to enlighten him on who's feet they were in the mobile phone picture sent from China!!

 

Steve recovery is going well. His left elbow is bothering him a little bit as he wants it to extend further and he wants that to happen quicker than it currently is. He may need another operation on the elbow in the near future. He will be seeing the orthopaedic surgeon in 5 weeks. It will be at this consultation that a decision is perhaps made as to whether or not an operation is required.

 

Gary.