June 24, 2010

Short update on latest visit to VA. Paul saw cardiologist NP and he says Paul is "stable" as far as CHF is concerned. Pacemaker is now working great. All vitals good.

He saw vascular doctor who operated on his aorta aneursym 4 years ago. Doctor said all is ok and no signs of a new aneursym which sometimes happens about 4 years out.

So - for now - STABLE and under control.

June 10, 2010

Paul had visit to the oncologist this week. All is same. He is scheduling the next ct scan for July 28. Starting his fourth year of lung cancer remission.

Paul also had his eyes checked and is getting new glasses. His pacemaker was adjusted but he went back and had it returned to original setting and feels much better.

Today was my visit to eye surgeon. Corneas ok, small sign of cataracts growing but nothing serious yet.

I guess we are all "tuned up" for now.

I turned 70 last week - not real happy but much better than the alternative.

This is the first rose on our large bush - more to come!

Memorial Day 2010

Another Memorial Day come and gone! I feel fortunate to live in this country where I am free and owe it all to our servicemen and women around the world who have fought for this country and some giving their lives. Some are still fighting and some are fighting for their lives at home through injuries and illnesses acquired in the service of America!

Thanks!

May 17, 2010

Just a picture to show that Paul is doing fine. Pacing himself but doing his "chores".

Trip to Orlando - May 10, 2010

We enjoyed 10 days in Orlando and at Paul's veterans reunion. Paul is now off oxygen and flying Jetblue was the best we have ever experienced.

Paul also has been in remission now over 3 years and counting.

Tomorrow he gets his port replaced as it quit working.

Couple pictures from Orlando...

March 3, 2010

Well, the visit with the cardiologist did not go so well. Paul's heart is not strong enough to do the stent procedure. However, he is doing well with medications so will continue that way and see cardiologist 6 months for new ECG and maybe then they can do the stent. He is breathing much better - main symptom just getting tired faster than usual so slowing down is his only option. He rests a lot but does chores, etc. when he can.

Lung cancer is still stable with little change. That is good news, of course.

We are planning on our vacation end of April to Florida.

One hard thing is cooking and eating low salt but we are working on it. It certainly is helping me too.

This is is favorite hobby and Penny enjoys it too....

February 11, 2010

Just an update on Paul's lung cancer and heart problems. His cancer is still in remission.
Congestive heart failure is stable. His blood pressure is super low but doctor wants it that way as long as he does not feel sick. He is just so very tired.
Next week is NP in cardiology and maybe more medication adjustments, etc.
We are hopeful and looking for Spring.