[Nfbwv-talk] update on Ed's condition

[Ed McDonald]

Dear Fellow Federationists,

Although I have been home since Easter, this is my first day for any serious 
work at the computer.  It has been interesting to read about how I was doing 
two weeks ago, since otherwise I really don't remember much about it.

Last week was busy with stuff like learning to take and record vital signs; 
showering independently; getting established with a home health nurse and 
physical therapist; understanding my level of endurance; and getting some 
rest along the way.

Yesterday's follow-up visit to the heart surgeon indicated that some initial 
irregularities in heart rhythm have apparently corrected themselves, and so 
the need for a pace maker is not very likely.  Also, the big incision as 
well as all of the little puncture wounds where tubes and wires were 
inserted seem to be healing well without complication.

I am just trying to strike that balance between staying as active as 
possible while not over exerting and causing any threat to the healing 
process--not always an easy balance to strike!

Anyway, I won't bore you with any further details, but will say thanks to 
all for so many good wishes and expressions of concern.  I believe I have 
read everything that has crossed the list and some individual messages as 
well, and I really appreciate the kind words.

The radio show is in reruns for a few weeks, so perhaps I will have a chance 
to work on some NFB stuff!

Cordially,

Ed



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Karen McDonald" <karen at eioproductions.com>
To: "NFB of West Virginia Discussion List" <nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 9:46 PM
Subject: [Nfbwv-talk] update on Ed's condition


Hello, everyone,

I want to let all of you know that Ed is doing as well as can be expected.
He is off the ventilator and the feeding tube is gone, but he is on a
temporary pacemaker which regulates the heart rhythms.  He is weak and he is
in some pain, but I think he will feel just a little better with every
passing day.  I'll talk to him again tomorrow, but, in the meantime, I do
have some bad news. He says that he has temporarily lost his radio voice,
(smile.)  Thank you all for your calls, thoughts and prayers.  They all mean
so much to us.

Peace,
Karen



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