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.