Dutch 092308

Just a friendly hello and big hug from us here.
Just wanted to share with you what I find interesting. Went to our regular doc yesterday (the one who has been treating us for many years). Dutch needed to be seen (and she is closer to home) to check on his blood levels. So we were catching her up on what's been happening and told her that the other docs don't think that Dutch can survive any surgery. We added that it's because of his liver. She said, no, not because the liver can't handle it, but his BRAIN. So there. put that in your AHA file for later consumption.

She was totally impressed with the care Dutch has received at Scripps. She (being from Ireland) said: Only in America! I hope they don't mess with the healthcare system too much!

She thought that Dutch needed some time to recoup and that I didn't need to press him for walks as long as he moves around. We have gone for short walks, but after about 100 feet he is out of breath. Last night he slept with his breathing machine on for the first time all night, so hopefully that will help him. Otherwise he often stops breathing and that is not good.
His hemoglobin is at 10, should be around 13 or higher. Which means his heart is working harder to pump more blood. Hope I understood that correctly. So we'll be off to the chiropractor soon so he can do something for his hurting shoulder.

I was so glad that I went to see him last Monday, because my chest had been hurting and of course, I was thinking heart. Anyway after seeing the Chiro, my pains went away, so as I said, I was glad that it was not the heart but my bones and that it went away before we had to go to the hospital on Tuesday. Go figure!!

Sending all our love while we're waiting for the haze to burn off so we can enjoy the sunshine.