It is hard to believe that the three month mark is here. I look back to our lives pre 20th February and it all looks so far away, like a vaguely familiar movie.. It is also amazing to realise how far Mike has come since that dreadful day. the support of friends, family, friends of friends and total strangers has been so vital to Mike and all of us.
We had a celebratory meal of takeaways around Mike's bed tonight, and the anniversary made me think about progress to date:
His walking is coming along okay. Today Sue the physio got Mike walking with his arms stretched out and resting on her shoulders. This seemed to keep him more stabel than on the walking frame. The two of them looked like a couple of rather slow and stiff tango dancers. He will get there with the walking.
He is eating pretty well now and we're doing just fine on the weight gain. Apparently Mike's gained 2.8kg in a week, which is pretty impressive. It makes me realise how eating too much puts on weight! Duhhhh. For skinny Mike it means he is able to take in plenty enough food despite coming off the drip.
Mike has got a lot better at monitoring his tiredness. He's not good at judging when he is tired, but he does have his head around having to store up energy for the therapy activity or visitors and then resting to recover. We think we're not far off him being able to come out for a car ride and that would be a wonderful step forward.
His talking is fine as long as he is not tired. His voice is still hoarse, but that will improve apparently. The therapists are testing his cognitive ability and so on and I guess we will get an up-date at the family meeting next week.
Mike is having a few problems with double vision, but once again this is common and should disappear as he recovers. At the moment it affects his reading and anything else that requires his eyes to focus.
So thanks to everyone
Lee
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Everything is sounding really positive which is fantastic!! Miss you so much Mike and think of you all the time.
Keep up the hard work. We are working hard at getting a Wellington holiday in soon so really hope we can catch up then.
Love to the whole family,
Zoe and Mark xx
Hi Mike and family,
As a recently retired person ( 1 day) I am sending congratulations on your hard work and wonderful progress over the last 3 months. We are delighted to read about your accomplishments and have a small group here following your every move. Friends ask how you are managing,(Lee, the new neighbours in the 'drug bust' house) and also send their best to you and the whole Wilkinson team. I am amazed that so many people have friends and relatives who have been through a similar experience. Everyone is so excited about your recovery! Keep up the good work, have some smiles along the way, and lots of hugs.
Suzanne and Doug, Nelson, Canada
Congratulations to Mike and the outstanding Wilkinson team. Brilliant progress at the 3 month mark. Thinking of you all.
Regards,
Dave and Irena
The last three months have been an incredible team effort,quite apart from the prayers and energy put in by your friends and ours, Mike. Your progress report made my 83rd. even better,and I'm so proud of my family I could bust!You are always in my thoughts my dear, Your loving Gran.
Mike , just back from Istanbul and Tblisi in Georgia .Bill had business in both places .Thoroughly enjoyed being out of the UAE for a week .Lunch at out door cafes wearing jeans and sleeveless tops and sampling Georgian wine .[and the most wonderful fresh fish in Istanbul]It sounds as though you have been "letout" of the hospital too and enjoyed it Oh the small pleasures in life are definitely the best .Susi
Three months, seems like only yesterday. What marvellous progress. The team should all be proud of the effort they have all put in.
Mike,well done. Team you have my admiration, Mike is a very lucky man.
Gilda
Well done Mike and family your strength and resolve over the last three months has been inspirational.
Thinking of you all.
Richard
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