*I'm writing this for my mom(Judie) as she sits here with me*Here goes..." Thank you all- I have an appt on Thursday at clinic and I'm meeting with the tech guy that day. I'll look into it more. I just got my power chair and this is the last big item i need. I just want to be sure that its the right one...on a somewhat different note, I am thinking a lot these days about what lies ahead and am thinking a lot about a ventilator. My FVC last month was at 26% and I'm going down hill fast, and I know this decision is looming. Can anyone tell me what life is like with a breathing tube? My husband and kids as well as a nurse caretaker take care of me now, but what happens with a vent? This is also something I plan on discussing in depth when we go to clinic this week, but would like to hear real world what its like. Does anyone regret getting one? What is quality of life like? ~Judie"