new month

Mason went back to school today - starting a new month!! He finished out February with a visit to the Infectious Disease doc. He was hoping she would say he could quit the antibiotics, but she did not say that. She wants him to do 2 more weeks, then if his labwork is good (which we expect it to be) he will be done.  We persisted and talked her into ditching the rifampin, which I believe was a key player in Mason's dark moods. So, although there was initial disappointment at having the stay on the meds, having one less med (after today-last day-woohoo) will help a little - at least psychologically.  I know the clindamycin is still a harsh drug, and Mason is taking 3 times the dosage, at 5'8" and 130lbs that Scott took, at 6'3" 220lbs, for an infection a few years ago. I can see why he feels sick when he takes it, even with the probiotics and the zofran.  But, only 2 more weeks --it can be done!

Mason took off his own dressing Sunday night, a little early, just to "make sure everything is ok in there".  His incision looks very good, and we are becoming expert at judging incisions. :)  I forgot to take a picture, but I will do that this afternoon and post it.  It's a thing of beauty.   He is wearing a splint for the next several weeks, but that certainly beats a cast any day!!  His next orthopedic follow up is March 9.