Sunday 31st March

Robert is still having to lie flat waiting for his bed sore to heal which is very frustrating, however his weaning from the ventilator continues to increase.

Tuesday 18th March

Robert's weaning from the ventilator continues to progress very well. Yesterday he managed 24 hours easily with it on a lower setting. As the support lessens he will be to start progressing on speech. Sadly he is still having to lie flat becuase of his bed sore. When it has healed he will be introducted to sitting up.

Thursday 13th March

Robert was extremely happy about Miko's 2nd at Cheltenham. He is now doing 5 hours off the ventilator at a time very easily.

Monday 11th March

Big thank you to ... we're not absolutely sure who? Someone within Racing UK for getting Robert a years VIP subscription and to Nick Luck for getting that ball rolling before the festival. Robert will now be able to watch it live on his lap-top. Sky TV is not logistically possible at the hospital.
Robert's chest infection has now cleared so weaning from the ventilator will begin shortly.

Saturday 8th March

Robert is now getting settled into life at Odstock hospital, the staff assessing him before starting with his rehabilitation journey. Two winners today and many appreciated hospital visits from friends and family are providing an effective medicine.

Monday 3rd March 2008

Robert is back at Salisbury Odstock Hospital.