Search results for query: *

Thank you Laurie, Mattress is just 3 years old and pillows about a year. I do well in bed, but sitting is more of an issue. I will get the new info on what I need to be doing now from the Chiro today. Probably need to work shorter days for a bit. Hugs

I see it's been a bit of time since I posted. I did finally get rid of all the skunk smell. My back has been giving me issues since right before I attended the above funeral. I'm under care and just had an xray. It seems one vertebrae slipped foward on the one below it. Thankfully it is...

Yes, talking with a trach, speaking valve or deflated balloon, will not change how you talk, so if you have issues now, they will be the same after. It is the loss of muscle in your lips, tongue and probably vocal chords as well. I'm sorry that this will not help you. Do you have a computer...

Welcome Adroit, My husband was on a trach and vent for 8 years. For approx 6 of those, he was able to speak with the trach. He did not have a speaking valve. The way we worked it, as directed by his physician, is the cuff on the trach was deflated and he was able to talk around it. The...

Made it through last week, then this week had to attend the funeral of Brian's Aunt. She was 97, she lived a very good life. Parts of the service were hard, but we went as a family and good times were had with relatives we don't see very often. Life marches on. Came home to a house full of...

It's been a rough week. Our 39th anniversary would have been this past Friday. Times like these I miss Brian more than I can say. I pushed through and I'm ok now. I will tear up a bit, but not as bad as earlier in the week. Will this ever end? I have no idea. I hope everyone is doing...

Grief is fickle. I am out 5 years, and most days are good, however certain times of year are hard. This past Friday would have been our 39th wedding anniversary. Yeah, the week was a mess. I will say finding a counselor/therapist for a one on one is the way to go. It may take a few tries to...

Sea Gunny, I am not in Maine, nor am I on the coast. However, if you'd like to visit, please DM me. hugs

I don't post here often anymore. I lost my PALS 5 years go. He was trached and vented for 8 years. The biggest issue is they keep losing abilities. You've mentioned that your Dad can't move much or change his bed position. If he gets a trach and vent, he would need someone in ear shot 24/7...

Happy New Year Everyone!