Paul's Update - 09/07/06

Dear Friends:

Wednesday was a fairly good day. Dad & Tabby decided to have an outing with Paul. They went to Wagman's to do grocery shopping & have lunch. If you've never been to Wagman's Grocery store it is not just a store ... it's an experience! Paul was mostly disagreeable. He complained a lot according to Dad. He didn't seem to want to do anything that they asked him. When they got home Dad asked him if he had a good time and he nodded "yes". Most outings are good ... getting out of the house if most definitely healthy! Tabby worked on getting a dentist that can see Paul and do the sedation dental work. She has an appointment for a dentist on Monday next week. She went out to Area Access and bought a portable wheelchair ramp which will help them get into the townhouse that this dentist is in. This will also come in handy other places. Friday they will pick that up. She also heard that next Friday (9/15) the stair lift will be installed. Dad & Tabby will need to carpet the steps between now and then to be ready. Thursday was mostly quiet. Paul wasn't up much. Tabby has decided that she doesn't really like the wheelchair that was custom built for Paul. It is cumbersome and difficult to maneuver around the house and other places. It is heavy & doesn't fold up to take places. She called the company that made it and also the insurance company to see if something can be done. It is a shame to have such an expensive wheelchair that is not really better than the loaned one we had before!! Today was another reduction in Depacote. He now only takes one pill a day (250mg) and will do that for another week. By this time next week he will not take any Depacote. Friday he will go and have his blood drawn and we will know prior to the removal of the last dose if everything is still OK with the Dilantin. He seems to be adjusting well to the change and we see more of the old Paul again. He is still weak from all the lack of activity he has had but hopefully we will soon be able to exercise him again. Tabby set up an appointment on the 21st for Paul to see the ophthalmologist who will follow-up on the blood clots that were in Paul's eyes. It does appear that he sees better now than he did. He also has an appointment on the 18th with the neurologist to see if we can introduce an anti-depressant. All things considered ... everything seems to be going well...Praise God for that!!

Love & Hugs, Lynne & Carl