When I am working with my trainer at the gym and tell him something I am doing is hard, he always replies that the exercise is a challenge for me. Evidently, a trainer learns never to allow a characterization of "hard" on the theory that "challenge" is more positive and will keep the client motivated. Keeping this in mind, I would say that being at home with the drain and the wound V.A.C. is a challenge for Charlie and for me as the primary "caregiver." Nonetheless, Charlie seems to be making gradual progress. The interventional radiologist will evaluate where we are with the drain on Monday. Charlie definitely looks better to me, and he is now out for his third four-block walk of the day.
This afternoon, we watched some of the Saratoga horse races on television. Charlie and David are looking forward to the Giants preseason game against the Bears this evening.
