It is with joy and relief that I report on sweet Marty's current health and overall condition. Long story short: he is doing well, eating sleeping and pursuing the activities of life without any of his previous health challenges!!!
We do have to be mindful of the quantity of food he eats in a meal (less better than more) and the type of food (lighter preferable to heavier, fried or raw not good options), but in general, Marty is eating widely and enjoyably. For someone with a legendary appetite prior to illness, this is a great happiness.
Marty does continue to experience some structural issues (numbness in legs and feet, for instance) due to the imposition of a very large tumor in his pelvic floor (removed in 2004) and two extensive abdominal surgeries. He has been benefiting from the work of our excellent osteopath, and is also now taking weekly Alexander lessons with yours truly. Both approaches seem to be helping!
Although HRH Carmella gets Marty up in the night for her own feline purposes and projects, the nocturnal nausea and vomiting that Marty experienced for years and years have not been a factor in our lives. We can make plans with family and friends, see films, travel, garden and generally enjoy our life together without worries for Marty's well-being. This is like a miracle, given the dire limitations of the past many years, and the endurance required on both of our parts to remain hopeful or even functional. Our resilience as individuals and especially as a partnership is well confirmed!
Now, we can have some fun and thrive beyond survival!
