Out of Intensive Care

Mark was moved from intensive care and into the Neurology Ward. His Stroke (Triathlon Tremble!) was on the right side of his brain, so this has affected his left arm and leg. He is unable to move either voluntarily at the moment. His memory is unaffected and he understands everything that is said to him. His voice is slightly different, but this is probably due to the tracheostomy he has had taken out recently.

He is surprisingly talkative and hasn't lost his sense of humour. He is desperate to start rehabilitation, but at the moment he is still confined to bed. He can only drink thick syrupy drinks and has not had any proper food. There is a lot of building up to do.

The wound to his head is very swollen still, but the scar is very neat and tidy and will be covered by his hair.  He remains positive, and acknowledges he has a hard training plan ahead of him.

He is moving to Haywood Hospital today 7th April and is looking forward to starting his journey of recovery.

He has given permission for the following photographs to be published.