Fri Aug 1, Second Bone Marrow Harvest

Art preparing for OR by reading. Note lovely striped O.R. gown!

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Art on his way via Elevator to OR for second bone marrow harvest

Well Art has returned from O.R. and looks fine . We put a lifting sheet under him this time, on my request, and the transfer from bed to OR table and back was much easier. No grabbing of him by his skin and using a mighty pinch to drag him over, hopefully will not have the same bruises as before.

Regarding ordering of Dorsi straps heavy duty for foot drop ,have a site where they can be to ordered from. They could be ordered now and used when he returns . The orthotics can be fitted and then heavy duty shoes purchased later.

Dorsi straps can be ordered by going to the ‘ebay site’ and looking up www.http;x-strap.com Dorsi-strap pro (Heavy Duty for foot drop) is $42 U.S. ; Dorsi-strap lite (for foot drop) $48 U.S. It’s a “day /night; wet/dry” foot Splint for wearing at night for sleeping (to keep foot in proper place) and for swimming

These fairly reasonably priced straps will help him correct the neuro pathways that are now hindering the ability of his feet to place them one foot in front of the other, because of his severe foot drop. The messages seem to be getting through now, but the damage from the foot drop is holding him back .These will also help with his swimming stability getting in and out of the water.
Most of this info I got from a nurse from Australia who has M.S. and uses these straps to correct her footdrop . These you can get without a specialist ordering for you, or being there for exact size as they are used with velcro straps, so are very forgiving . Due to the fact that they are not too costly, it would be beneficial to order them now and use them right away . Knowing the system it will be months before anything is done through healthcare services .