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(Message started by: Annette_Emond on Aug 24^th, 2004, 8:02pm)

Title: Thanks and updates
Post by Annette_Emond on Aug 24^th, 2004, 8:02pm

Thanks to all of you for the Birthday Wishes.... Dave and I celebrated together last night jointly- my bd and his release from the major part of the "yucky diet". He got to eat cheese, bacon and sugar last night! He has to stay completely away from gluten for awhile, but the doctor felt the yeast-free diet wasn't doing any good at all, so why put him through it any longer. So although Dave was happy with the dietary changes, it does mean that things aren't improving for him. They put him through another battery of tests yesterday. The doctor is slowly weeding his way through all the confused medical record (which he says is so disordered and mixed up he is having a &^%#%() of a time figuring out what was done, and what was missed and what should have been done that wasn't. )
He is trying to make sure that no stone is left unturned in trying to figure out what is wrong. Meanwhile, Dave continues to lose weight,muscle and strength. His hair feels like straw and the skin on his neck looks like that of a 90 year old man (no offense to anyone that age around here) He is unable to walk upright without extreme pain, and when he sits for ANY length of time, the muscles/tendons in his legs cramp up and he actually has to push on his knee to straighten out his leg when he goes to get up. He keeps on truckin though, and although I think at times he gets pretty depressed over all this, he continues to fight through the pain and fatique with more determination than I have ever encountered. Every now and then I have to give him the proverbial swift kick in the patootie to get him riled up again, but once I do that, he is good for another few miles :). I've definitely decided that instead of trading him in on a new model, I will stick with the warranty service and tune-ups. ( In case you read this, hon, I love you ) ;)
So, hang in there with us... I'm going to go and have a hot bath with my birthday gift of stress relief bath products and put aside my worries for a few minutes.
Love all of you, and thanks for the support and encouragement.
Annette

Title: Re: Thanks and updates
Post by Virginia on Aug 24^th, 2004, 8:18pm

Thanks for the update Annette & Happy Belated Birthday.

Still praying for Dave's recovery,

Virginia

Title: Re: Thanks and updates
Post by Little Deb on Aug 24^th, 2004, 9:10pm

Thanks Annette and hi to Dave.

Big Hugs to both of you. Prayers and vibes are on the way daily. Glad you have a doc that is being so thorough. Keep us posted please.

Love Little Deb

Title: Re: Thanks and updates
Post by Carl_D on Aug 24^th, 2004, 9:16pm

Thanks Annette. I'm lighting another candle tonight, and saying another prayer - though God and I aren't on the best of terms. Sending vibes and energies, and hoping for the doctors to gain the wisdom to resolve this matter soon and get Dave up and running again.

Blessings,
Carl

Title: Re: Thanks and updates
Post by Callico_Kid on Aug 24^th, 2004, 11:51pm

Still praying.

Jerry

Title: Re: Thanks and updates
Post by Lizzie2 on Aug 25^th, 2004, 12:00am

Many prayers and vibes continue to go up for both you and Dave! Take care of you, too. If you need anything at all, please send a PM or email! I'm glad that Dave seems to have a good doctor, now.

Hugz,
Carrie/Lizzie2 :)

Title: Re: Thanks and updates
Post by cootie on Aug 25^th, 2004, 12:07am

Hope ya had a nice stress relieveing bubble bath and hope Dave gets over all this soon and gets back to normal. Seems there's so many things like this the docs never figure out and the person gets better and over it by themselves in time......strange tho cuz ya'd like to know what the heck jus happen'd !!!!! Better days vibes Pam

Title: Re: Thanks and updates
Post by TxBasslady on Aug 25^th, 2004, 12:12am

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Title: Re: Thanks and updates
Post by Gator on Aug 25^th, 2004, 8:32am

Thanks for the update. Sounds like Dave finally has a good doc. Even though it is late, Happy Birthday! Hope you had a long relaxing bath.

Keeping the prayers and vibes going!

Gator

Title: Re: Thanks and updates
Post by Jeepgun on Aug 25^th, 2004, 9:40am

Thanks for the update, Annette. Even baby-steps forward are still steps in the right direction. :) Keep on keepin' on! Lots of hugs and love to you both.

-Frank

Title: Re: Thanks and updates
Post by Woobie on Aug 25^th, 2004, 9:47am

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Title: Re: Thanks and updates
Post by Leesa on Aug 25^th, 2004, 3:55pm

Annette, thank you for the update and HBD sorry Im late dear. We have you in our prayers and thoughts every day. Send a hug to Dave from us. Let us know if we can do anything for you.
With love to you both, Dave & Leesa & family