2008 Nissan Sentra
If ANYONE is interested or knows how we could get out from underneath this vehicle, PLEASE let me know. I have been calling dealerships all morning, what happened to all the pity people???? I know there is some dealer or person out there who wants to help out an American Hero!!
*normally I do not play the hero card, but I am getting desperate....
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
A few pictures....Warning some are Graphic
This is before the halo surgery, they were doing a dressing change, keep in mind what your seeing is Dave's abs on his leg:
The large dark lump was removed during the halo surgery, this is how they monitored the flap with that special machine.
Pirate Dave
After the Halo surgery:
Dave will have this baby on for almost a year, 3-4 months of growing his bone then 6-8 months stabilizing it.
The large dark lump was removed during the halo surgery, this is how they monitored the flap with that special machine.
Pirate Dave
After the Halo surgery:
Dave will have this baby on for almost a year, 3-4 months of growing his bone then 6-8 months stabilizing it.
Friday, July 17, 2009
I just got back from the hospital, it was a long night. Dave needed more blood, his levels were really low for some reason even after the 2 bags the day before. For those of you who don't know, 2 bags of blood takes all night, we started at 11pm and they just put the 2nd bag on at 5am. I finally could not take it anymore, what you may ask? The vital checks every fifteen minutes and the beeping, those stupid machines beep all the time, just when I get back on my chair and close my eyes......beeeeeeep beeeeeeep.
Needless to say I am a tad bit grumpy this morning.......but hopefully Dave will feel better!
Needless to say I am a tad bit grumpy this morning.......but hopefully Dave will feel better!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
Standing Up
Dave with his shoe on the way to stand up:
Putting on the sleeve:
With the leg on:
Sitting upright:
Tilting:
Almost there:
Standing on one leg:
Flamingo style:
Cool down with some Foosball: (this really helps his hand)
Putting on the sleeve:
With the leg on:
Sitting upright:
Tilting:
Almost there:
Standing on one leg:
Flamingo style:
Cool down with some Foosball: (this really helps his hand)
Late Night/ Can't Sleep!!
Sorry I have not been posting much lately....sometimes I just can't think anymore when I get back here to the hotel......
So here's what has been going on:
Yesterday (Wednesday) Dave got in his wheelchair for the 1st time since the flap surgery, he scooted from his bed to the chair all by himself! This is BIG, before it took 4 people to move him! Then we went down to the MATC and he was given the sleeve that he will wear under his prosthetic leg, to get used to wearing it. THEN while we where down there he had to go to the bathroom (this might be TMI, but it is also a HUGE step for us) He got onto a toilet!! I had to hold the ex fix leg but he did it!! Keep in mind that he is missing 1/2 of his abdominal muscles too! And has a huge scar that is pretty painful. So an hour later, he is worn out so we call it a day and head back up to the room. But first we stopped by another ward to see an injured EOD guy that Dave knew from the schoolhouse to drop off well wishes and a Tshirt.
This morning I went to Bolling AFB to sort out my monthly financials, so Dave was left to fend for himself, he got down to the MATC all on his own! They took a mold of his nub to make the prosthetic. It should be ready tomorrow for (insert drumroll here) when he will stand up on his leg!! Things are really moving along for us now, it is very exciting!
As for medicine, he has discontinued his PCA and is no longer hooked up to the Dilaudid drip, his epidural was pulled out this afternoon, and he is using much less Oxy. Since the epidural was taken out they will be able to remove his catheter tomorrow morning too.
Tuesday he will have another surgery to remove the ex fix and put on a halo. This will give him a little more freedom, as it is not so heavy and will be below his knee. They are also going to put skin grafts over the flap.
Side note:
Since Dave has an iphone he is able to read the blog and REALLY enjoys reading comments people leave, so please leave a message for him. I know more people read than are leaving comments, so don't be shy, talk to us, it really makes him feel good!
Hopefully I can get some really good pictures tomorrow!
So here's what has been going on:
Yesterday (Wednesday) Dave got in his wheelchair for the 1st time since the flap surgery, he scooted from his bed to the chair all by himself! This is BIG, before it took 4 people to move him! Then we went down to the MATC and he was given the sleeve that he will wear under his prosthetic leg, to get used to wearing it. THEN while we where down there he had to go to the bathroom (this might be TMI, but it is also a HUGE step for us) He got onto a toilet!! I had to hold the ex fix leg but he did it!! Keep in mind that he is missing 1/2 of his abdominal muscles too! And has a huge scar that is pretty painful. So an hour later, he is worn out so we call it a day and head back up to the room. But first we stopped by another ward to see an injured EOD guy that Dave knew from the schoolhouse to drop off well wishes and a Tshirt.
This morning I went to Bolling AFB to sort out my monthly financials, so Dave was left to fend for himself, he got down to the MATC all on his own! They took a mold of his nub to make the prosthetic. It should be ready tomorrow for (insert drumroll here) when he will stand up on his leg!! Things are really moving along for us now, it is very exciting!
As for medicine, he has discontinued his PCA and is no longer hooked up to the Dilaudid drip, his epidural was pulled out this afternoon, and he is using much less Oxy. Since the epidural was taken out they will be able to remove his catheter tomorrow morning too.
Tuesday he will have another surgery to remove the ex fix and put on a halo. This will give him a little more freedom, as it is not so heavy and will be below his knee. They are also going to put skin grafts over the flap.
Side note:
Since Dave has an iphone he is able to read the blog and REALLY enjoys reading comments people leave, so please leave a message for him. I know more people read than are leaving comments, so don't be shy, talk to us, it really makes him feel good!
Hopefully I can get some really good pictures tomorrow!
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Sunday
I hope everyone had a great 4th of July, ours was pretty good! I got to relax all day then my parents and I went out to dinner. We went back to the hospital to watch fireworks from on top of the parking garage, we actually got a pretty good view of all the fireworks in DC. I stayed with David again last night and came "home" to shower for the day. I am going to the AT&T National this afternoon, so look for me on TV!
More later.....
More later.....
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
ICU Day 3
Things are looking great! After Dave's last flap failure the hospital got these new machines that monitor it better. Dave is at 68% oxygen/blood flow rate in the flap which is really good! He also got some really great rest yesterday while I went to pick my parents up at the airport.
Today should be a good day!
Today should be a good day!
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