Progess

Yesterday at around 2:30 the orders were written for Mark to have a clear liquid diet. Of course it wasn't untill I continued to ask,that I found that out. About 10:30 PM I finally was able to get him juice. I waited and they tried to get jello to avail. I left the hospital and go him some Ensure and applesauce. He gobbled it up. Mark had been about 42 hour with out nutrition.

Today Mark is sitting in a bed like chair. He had some soup, yogurt,juice, milk, tea and Ensure. I think he was really hungry!!!! He still is not talking. I think the back of his throat hurts. He is in a lot of pain but does not communicate it to the nurses. He does tell me, by nodding his head. I told him he has to talk so he can tell the nurses what he needs. I'm encouraging him to move his arms. He is very weak. However he is drinking by himself. I asked about his pain medication and had them give him some. He look so good!!! No tubes in his nose....... Hopefully, he will continue to progress and start communicating with the nurses and start talking...... I would just like him to tell me to shut up!!!

Hopefully, he can move to a regular room next week....... Thank you all, for everything. Betty