The results of the blood and urine cultures were negative for staff and the UTI infection is history.  Mike had the remaining staples removed from the bone flap incision and with the help of his occupational therapist, was able to take his first shower in five weeks.  Oh, yeah.  You know that had to feel gooood.

After physical therapy at 3pm, you could see that Mike was spent.  He was visibly agitated and uncomfortable while he sat in his wheelchair for the extra hour after PT.  I was able to figure out that Mike’s back is part of the discomfort the longer he sits in the chair.  After an hour of physical activity and weight bearing exercises, he’s feeling the burn.

About 5:30pm and right in the middle of dinner, they took Mike for the MRI.  Hopefully, the MRI will show the cause of the intense pain associated with movement of his right leg, the knee in particular and will lead to the end of one of the last stumbling blocks for Mike’s physical rehabilitation.

The feeding peg was supposed to be removed today but… He’s human right?  He probably forgot.