Started the build.

Magicman · October 29, 2020, 09:20:43 AM

It's good to hear from you Paul, and I wish you the best with your Dr.'s appointments.

Yup, we also dodged Zeta plus the temperature is dropping. The Forecast is for the high 30's Monday morning. Yikes!!

doc henderson · October 29, 2020, 09:44:09 AM

good job. I hope your docs collaborate and work together. times have changed and that seems harder to do. remember the cough facilitation, and suction if you have it. legs will swell with less activity. get it elevated and get a photo to your primary doc. may be infected and need an antibiotic. your pain and ALS docs may not want to take that on, but you can show it to them. best wishes.

samandothers · October 29, 2020, 09:49:59 PM

Good to hear you were not bothered by the storm. Hope Doc appointments go well and they can help with the pain and swelling.

fishfighter · October 31, 2020, 12:14:28 PM

Two days with many doctors and test.

Pain doc, going to try a temp block next Wednesday and a second one the next Wednesday. Has to be done that way for insurance to cover a real block.

Ventilator has been adjusted again, but didn't use it last night due to me being way to tired. Still tired this morning.

New power chair suppose to come Tuesday.

Left and right legs, had test done. Was checked for blood clots and blockage.

A new brace has been ordered for my left foot.

Overall, yesterdays ALS clinic visit was fair to good. As they told me, they will try to make me at ease. They have a nurse that if I need something, she is on 24/7 call or someone else.

Magicman · October 31, 2020, 12:45:58 PM

Thanks for the update Paul and I know that you are hanging as tough as you can.

fishfighter · November 03, 2020, 08:25:11 AM

I am trying to give it hell Lynn. ;D Will try to get out and vote today with the help of my dear wife. Yesterday made 41 years married to her. 8)

samandothers · November 03, 2020, 09:19:55 AM

Good to hear you have the medical folks helping as they can.

WDH · November 03, 2020, 07:14:23 PM

Congrats on 41!

fishfighter · November 21, 2020, 10:51:43 AM

Hello all. Hope all are fine. Not much going on here. Just taking it day by day.

Magicman · November 21, 2020, 08:30:50 PM

Try to keep your chin up my Friend, and continue to keep us updated.

Bruno of NH · November 24, 2020, 06:45:56 PM

Yes please keep us updated
You are an inspiration to all.

fishfighter · November 26, 2020, 11:32:35 AM

Happy Thanksgiving all. It's just the wife and I today. Our daughter was exposed about 8 days ago, but no signs which is good. She wants to stay away just in case. Will get tested next Monday.

We did ordered a handicap van last week. Hope it comes in soon, maybe next Monday. It's being shipped in from up north. Had got to the point it is almost impossible for me to climb in the car or truck now. The VA is paying a bunch on the van.

Work on the house should start any day now. All monies are in place. That will be a big plus once done. The VA is paying out over $78K for the work.

Yesterday they burnt the nerves in my back. Still a lot of pain, but hope that lets off. Having a very hard time to breathe. Lung muscles/chest muscles are very weak now. I am having much more other problems going on now too. Thank God I have a caring wife.

btulloh · November 26, 2020, 11:45:42 AM

Happy Thanksgiving Paul to you and your family.

PC-Urban-Sawyer · November 26, 2020, 03:15:09 PM

May the Lord reach out to you and grant you relief from pain and discomfort in this time of trial and tribulation.

May the Lord give you and your wife the strength to bear the effects of this condition on you.

May the Lord bless you during this Thanksgiving day.

Herb

Armymann50 · December 27, 2020, 06:45:42 AM

I found out last night that "Fishfighter" has passed away. Prayers for family and loved ones. He will be missed

WDH · December 27, 2020, 07:00:18 AM

May he Rest In Peace.

Jim_Rogers · December 27, 2020, 07:10:09 AM

So sorry to hear this, but he is no longer in pain or suffering. Prayers to his family from all of us on the forestry forum.

Jim Rogers

LeeB · December 27, 2020, 07:23:52 AM

So sorry to hear this. The man was an inspiration to us all in determination and courage.

Magicman · December 27, 2020, 08:45:48 AM

It was my pleasure to meet and visit Paul at his home a few years ago:
LINK and LINK

Rest in peace my Friend.

Paul Stephen Rockvoan
Ventress, LA

chet · December 27, 2020, 09:49:52 AM

So sorry to hear this. Condolences to his wife and family.

Ljohnsaw · December 27, 2020, 10:34:39 AM

So sorry to hear this. His ~~can~~ will-do was such an inspiration to me. I wish his family peace in knowing his pain is over.

realzed · December 27, 2020, 10:45:47 AM

My condolences to his family and friends, both near him and here on this forum.
He was very talented and admired for his wood related work and for his strength battling this insidious and unforgiving situation inflicted upon him - yet he handled it with grace and some humor, while still caring about others around him..
RIP

doc henderson · December 27, 2020, 10:50:10 AM

Blessings to his family, and may he rest in peace!

btulloh · December 27, 2020, 11:40:39 AM

He was a good man with a fighting spirit and he will be missed by all. Condolences to his family and friends.

sawmilllawyer · December 27, 2020, 04:20:18 PM

I am sad to hear of Paul's passing, inspired by his complete can-do attitude, thankful he is no longer in pain and hopeful he is in the good place. Condolences to his family.