Friday, August 28, 2009

steady progress

Here is a picture of Mark from last evening, right after the nose tube was removed. He's a happy camper without that thing. The colostomy is starting to do its business, so we think we are past the problem of the ileus. Mark walks every two hours for at least 10 minutes and is getting stronger every day. We will be in the hospital at least through the weekend, but ---knock wood----things are looking up.

9 comments:

Uberl said...

WOW, Again truly reMARKable.
You guys need to write a book about Kicking Cancers Ass!!
Lynn and Walt

Island Paddler said...

Great news!! Keep it up! Miss you guys!!
EH

Nicole Seitz said...

Looking good, Mark!!

kristy said...

keep on with your superb progress my brother. We love hearing that you are mending so well.

Marjorie said...

Mark, you look wonderful and with your body posture and the way you are smiling, I think you are looking forward to something a little more satisfying than sips of water and juice! "Good on ya!!!"
Marjorie

Unknown said...

I think Mark's progress is nothing short of miraculous. It was just 1 week ago that he had the surgery! Way to go!!

Gail said...

Mark, you look fabulous! Looking forward to seeing you two back home.
Gail

Kay JI Diva said...

AMAZING.YOUSOUNDEDSO GOOD LAST NIGHT.KEEP ON TRUCKING.
DDAD AND KAY

Calvin said...

I don't think I've met a stronger person that you Mark! So glad things are going well! Einstein and Trouble send their regards...Trouble has taken to protecting your house sitter, instead of you and I get a friendly ruff ruff every morning.