[Diabetes-talk] Fw: [nagdu] Update on David Anspach

[Mike Freeman]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marion & Martin" <swampfox1833 at verizon.net>
To: "NFB of Florida Listserv" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>; "Florida Association 
of Guide Dog Users" <flagdu at nfbnet.org>; "NAGDU" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 12:46 PM
Subject: [nagdu] Update on David Anspach


Dear All,
    Merry and I are back home after a few days away to be with Tammy and
Dave. We continue to ask for healing thoughts and prayers for both Dave 
and
Tammy. For those of you who do not know Dave well, David Anspach is 
employed
at Freedom scientific, where he is a trainer. Dave is also the President 
of
the Pinellas (St. Petersburg/Clearwater/Largo/Pinellas Park) Chapter of 
the
NFB of Florida and serves as the Treasurer of the Florida Association of
Guide Dog Users.
    Dave's current challenges are all related to his diabetes. From what 
I
understand, Dave's blood sugar levels soared over the weekend. the high
blood sugar levels created a great deal of stress to his system, causing 
his
kidneys to shut down and his heart issues. Dave's heart stopped on his 
way
to the hospital and the doctors are unsure how long he was without 
oxygen.
The anoxia may have caused his coma.
    Dave is currently in a coma and breathing with a ventilator. The
ventilator is set to 14 breaths per minute, but is showing as many as 22
breaths per minute. His nurse says this is a sign that he is breathing
against the ventilator, and encouraging sign. Furthermore, Dave has a 
fever
and is sweating, further signs that there is enough brain activity to
attempt to keep his body functions regulated. Dave was also having 
several
seizures per minute and the neurologist has given him medication to 
control
the seizures.
    Yesterday, the Neurologist, in typical "Doc speak", said there were 
good
signs and bad signs". I understand why the family didn't get more
information on what the "good and bad signs" were, since they were happy 
to
get some good news when they previously had thought they were going to 
need
to make the decision to take him off of life support. Now that they are
thinking more clearly, we may know more about the positive and negative
signs found by the Neurologist.
    Dave is also getting dialized regularly, since his kidneys are not
functioning. His blood pressure seemed normal yesterday (about 140/70) 
but
his heart rate was rather high, in the 90s.
    Again, please keep Dave and Tammy Anspach in your thoughts and 
prayers.
I will keep you updated as I get more information and permission from 
the
family.

Fraternally yours,
Marion Gwizdala



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kirk" <kvharmon54 at gmail.com>
To: "NFB of Florida Listserv" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 9:36 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Dave & Tammy


> Debbie, Let's not forget that his kidney transplant has shut down as 
> well!
> I had just talked with him about our mutual diabetes and how we have 
> both
> had kidney transplants and how much our disease has affectted our 
> health
> through the years! I worry that he has more to recover from than his
> tragic Heart attack! Your friend, Kirk
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Debbie Ryan" <RyanDebbie at bellsouth.net>
> To: "NFB of Florida Listserv" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 8:09 AM
> Subject: [Nfbf-l] Dave & Tammy
>
>
>> Dear Ones, Dave & Tammy:
>>   Tom and I are very saddened by the news of Dave's heart attack.
>> As soon as I read the first postI burst into tears and began    to 
>> pray
>> for the situation.
>> All to well I remember the agony of last year of waiting  when my 
>> Tom,
>> had his multiple heart issues. Trust in the love and support of 
>> friends
>> and family  .  As others have said if there is anything we can do let 
>> us
>> know. We shall continue to expect to see and hear of yet another 
>> miracle.
>>       Heaps of Love & Prayers,
>>      Tom & Deb Ryan
>>       Greater BrowardChapter
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