We'd gone to the surgeon's office to discuss problem with liquids passing through prosthesis. Found out the valve can/will break down and it's a known/common problem. Good to know! They swopped it out and all is good. Doesn't necessarily solve the problem of food sticking up at the top of his throat when swallowing but he's working around that by trying not to eat problem foods.
James has been dealing with severe pain at the back of his neck. We wonder if the back side muscles are maybe strained by doing all the work. I'm going to call the surgeons office today to check in and ask what can be done. If nothing may ask if massage or chiropractic appt would make sense? I'll update when we know.
Other than all of that... overall he is well, we are happy, life is good. Weight needs to be gained (him not me) muscles need to be rebuilt, finding tasty food is tricky which directly impacts weight/muscle gain. Yesterday we went to a 4th of July family cookout and he did enjoy a find a few things to nibble including a strawberry torte. Yum!
Voice is still quiet but that's ok, taking it day by day and using pen/paper and lip reading in the meantime. The paper and pen come out less and less for me but when we go out anywhere it's still a necessity. I loaded a text/voice app on his phone but it doesn't interest him. I've always been the tech head while he prefers old school written word. Whatever we do it seems to be working. Even larger group gatherings for the holiday felt easier this time although he'll still stand off by self or in this instance suggest to me a ride/wander into the wild. The beaver pond we visited was truly beautiful!
Thanks for thinking of us! Hugs to all :^)
