[JustAmy]

A facebook update from Mrs DD ...

Quick update on Dave - Monday we went to Palo Alto, getting to be one of our frequent travel destinations! Assisted Technology measured him for a wheelchair - he had a good time test driving one. The chair reclines and does other amazing things. It will also raise 8" so it will be easier to get out of the chair. Right now, he has a difficult time rising out of regular chairs. He should be getting it within a month. Then we saw the Speech Therapist. He tested out different ipads, and they will be ordering one for him, which can be hooked up to his chair, and has internet connection. Then we hustled to the PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) appointment. They did a 40 minute test on his breathing. Side note: the receptionist shouldn't be working with the public. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr The all-knowing receptionist told us this test is not for his (lack of) breathing at night, just for daytime. During the night, he has trouble breathing and wakes up several times to sit on the bed so he can breathe. (We've been trying to get a BIPAP machine to breathe easier at night, and have not been successful). So she said he might get oxygen for daytime use and I said, great, we'll use it for night too! At any rate, I talked to VA's neurologist assistant yesterday, and she said this breathing test was for the whole night/daytime breathing. In the meantime, I've also made contact with VA Driver Rehab/Evaluation....they will take his measurements for a wheelchair equipped van and direct us in the right direction. I was told vans would be brought to our house to check out. Dave's next appointment is Nov 5 for breathing results with a doctor. Then on Nov 10, he has appointment with gastro doctor, regarding a Peg Tube (?) for nourishment. His right side continues to get weaker, but he's in good spirits! That's all for now. Love you!

Thank you all for your continued prayers.

[trisham]

Thanks so much for the update, Amy. The new chair sounds great, and it seems that Dave is getting excellent care from his medical group. I’m very glad to hear it.

Continuing prayers for Diver Dave and Mrs. Diver Dave.

[deoetdoctrinae]

Thank you so much for keeping us posted. That many tests and measurements sounds daunting, yet the potential benefits sound wonderful. Hang in there Diver Dave. Prayers up!

[NautiNurse]

Receptionist...this test is not for his (lack of) breathing at night, just for daytime.

This sounds just like a bureaucrat wonk! Thankfully, most caregivers aren't as half-witted as The Receptionist. If it weren't so blasted annoying, we should all have a chuckle at her expense.

Good to learn assisted tech is covering bases. Thanks for the update. Prayers continue.

[lysie]

Thanks for the update. Prayers continue, DD.

[punknpuss]

Praying for Mr DD and his Mrs. This all sounds so stressful - praying that God will heal your dear husband, and that DD will get the rest he needs and all his other needs met, too. Praying that God will make His presence known to you especially when you are dealing with difficult circumstances and people. God bless you both always.

[potlatch]

Sending prayers for Dave and his wife and family.

Thank you for the update Amy.

[liberalh8ter]

Thank you for the update! Prayers will continue!

[left that other site]

Prayers up for our dear Diver Dave!

Just a quick note...I have changed doctors because of all-knowing, obnoxious, condescending, arrogant receptionist.

But that’s just me.

[Kathy in Alaska]

UPDATE....

Please keep those prayers coming for DiverDave and his family...

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3209139/posts?page=142#142

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers of peace and healing continue for you, Dave, and your family. (Click)

[lonestar]

Thanks for update.

[BlatherNaut]

Prayers up, Dave. God Bless.

[amom]

Thanks to each of your for the update and ping. Prayers continue for DD, his family and all who care for him.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so much for keeping us informed! Prayers continue...

[llmc1]

Continued prayers.

[make no mistake]

Saying prayers for you and for Diver Dave.

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((Sending Heartfelt, Loving Prayers)))))

[GailA]

I think that is a J tube for feeding via the stomach area. Don’t know what the one down the nose is caused.

Mrs DD you can find lots of info and support from http://www.inspire.com/ it is a patients board. And they are very up to date on treatments that do and don’t work.

Prayers up for DD.

I go the for a gastric emptying test for Gastroparesis on the 31st and a MRI on my rotator cuff. PCP seems to think it can be repaired while it is not a full tear.

In about a month I get a full back MRI to test for nerve impingement.

[WVNan]

Continuing prayers for Dave & Family.

[geologist]

Prayers of thanks and gratitude for God's blessings to DD, He is still alive and making progress.

Daily when saying grace or giving a sleep time prayer at bedtime, It is amazing to me that every single day of my life, God has fed me, and kept safety and peace around me. THAT IS AWESOME AND HUGE!

ARE WE REMEMBERING TO sincerely be thankful for all the gifts, blessings, mercy, love and kindness of our God. All praise, glory, honor, love, peace, and worship are to God, in the name of Jesus Christ, who tells us in His Word, " What so ever you ask in my name I will do." How great is that?

Truth and Faith are called for by God. The greatest book ever written is the HOLY BIBLE! Read from it daily.