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I am Rex Ricks, my father Ralph Ricks asked me to post on his behalf. Being on a vent for nearly 6 weeks has been "HELL!" He has compared his experience to waterboarding. Being here at the VA since March 25th has been too much for him. Ralph and family will be meeting with palliative caregiver...

been a miserable week. BP out of control.

Getting a little better each day. Still takes two people to get me out of bed. Bed sores always a threat. Am in pwc for first time in 3 days.

trying to type while flat on back. Awkward. adjustment of traach cuff got rid of hhigh blood pressure! Feeling muuch better;; like tge vent is good.

Getting a little better, but slowly. Michael, that work for your wife was heroic.

Thanks for all the good comments. not much new to report, except that weekend care is minimal, even here. Wishing for a bedside treadmill.

I definitely would not go through this anyplace but VA. They are great. Will be here another four weeks or so. Couple of hours in PWC each day now. House needs major mods, which paperwork is done. Getting bids for room over new garage. Designer lagging wasted months. Had no idea what a...

Like Max, born in Ashland. Lived in Oregon thru high school. Visits only since. Couldn't make a living there.

Just got a 2014 Dodge with 1K miles by paying sales tax only. It was already converted.

Severe constipation was part of my misery just before vent. OK now on stool softener. Wishing you pain free, Janie.