February 20, 2011

As you can see, Paul has lost some weight! Otherwise, after being hospitalized three times since November, he is doing pretty well. It was not the cancer but congestive heart failure and COPD causing most of his trips to ER. Low BP and fluid retention two of the problems now resolved (I hope).

Winter has been tough here and we are confined to house most of the time. Now have visiting nurses and that helps.

Ten weeks to Paul's Veterans reunion in Texas. We are still hoping to go.

As for the lung cancer - holding its own and not spreading as far as we know right now. Has grown a little in lung but is a very slow growing cancer so no problems YET!

November 11, 2010

Paul looking good on Veterans Day. He was in the Army 20 years and two tours of Vietnam.

Doing so well now!

November 9, 2010.....

Our resident pileated woodpecker!

Visit to oncologist went well today. Ct scan showed Paul still in REMISSION - 43 months since discovery! We are thrilled, of course.

He also saw dentist and she is making him dentures that fit better.

He has gained back the weight he lost but is just right now at 169 to 170.

He will return in a couple months for an xray just to keep eyes on things.

No more VA visits until December - crossing our fingers!

A good day!

Elaine

October 29, 2009

Paul testing our his new lift and scooter for the van. He tried it out twice this week and it is working great for him - breathing better and not getting so tired after appointments, etc.

Yesterday he had his PFT (pulmonary function test) and much improved since last time - February. Pulmonary Doctor is pleased with how he is doing. Losing weight has definitely helped breathing and getting around.

Medications staying the same for the COPD.

Next week is ct scan and oncologist - keeping fingers crossed for the best news!

October 5,2010

Yesterday Paul had his EMG test for neuropathy. The doctor said he has mild neuropathy and should not worry about it. Right now she gave him some Lidocaine cream which helps with the pain in his toes and it is helping a lot.

Paul drove to the VA (that is about 25 miles of city traffic and back. He did just fine. The new van is easy to drive. We stopped for a little lunch/dinner. A good day all around.

This morning his primary care NP called from his vacation to see that he remembered to get his blood test and check the potassium level. They really take good care of him at the VA hospital.

Paul ready to go to the doctors or wherever I will drive him!

We love the van and the lift for the scooter (which he got yesterday) will be installed soon. It will help make his trips to the VA hospital much better as well as parks, malls, etc.

Paul has lost weight but finally gotten his appetite back for most food so he is doing ok. Potassium pills are helping as his was low.

EMG (nerve tests) next Monday to see about his neuropathy and maybe some treatment options.

We are doing ok - one day at a time!

September 19, 2010

Paul was approved for a scooter like this and we bought a minivan yesterday - getting it soon - that will fit inside with a lift. Should make it easier for him to get around stores, hospital, etc.

He is gaining strength but losing weight - today he ate better so soon should be back to better weight.

Nothing much else going on - just enjoying Fall in CNY!!

Next report after some more tests, etc.