I just wanted to share this photo that Amy Vleck sent me that was taken on the recent hunting trip that from John, Bob and Dan had last weekend. Looks like it was a pretty successful expedition! And they had fun, too, I’m told.
November 15 2008 | John | Comments Off
John had his quarterly check up on October 2. His breathing capacity was at 70%. They wanted him to have the feeding tube put in before his breathing is below 60% and so it is scheduled for November 17th. He will be in the hospital for a couple days while recovering. He is still able to eat normally after he has the tube put in, but he needed to have it put in before needing bipap or other breathing help. His weight continues to drop 5 or 6 pounds with each appointment, mainly due to muscle loss. He still has a good appetite.
The remodel is mostly done and John and Steph are completely moved to the basement. John mostly uses his new wheelchair to get around, but he can walk a short distance with help or a walker. They are looking into getting hospital bed and a Hoyer lift to help get him in and out of bed.
John hasn’t driven for several weeks now and until October 31, his parents were driving him to and from work. On Halloween, John had his last day of work. So far, he seems to be enjoying his retirement. He has even continued the family deer hunting tradition by accompanying his dad and brother on the trip.
Please keep John and Steph in your thoughts and prayers, especially next Monday when he has surgery.
November 10 2008 | Uncategorized | Comments Off
