Guest guest Posted May 6, 2004 Report Share Posted May 6, 2004 Flora, Thank you, I'll pass that message on to Dale this afternoon. Jen Re: Dale > Jen, thank you for keeping us up to date with Dale's progress. Sounds like > he is having a bit of trouble getting use to the pump. Tell him to be patient > and with the help of his doctors and the physical therapy it will just be a > matter of time. Tell Dale he is very much missed. I always love reading his > e-mails what a sense of humor he has. Thinking of you both, Flora > Brand/Florida > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2004 Report Share Posted May 6, 2004 Sandy, Dale's last name is Rutschow (pronounced Rutt-show) Jen Dale > Does anyone know Dales last name? I would like to send him a card. Sandy > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2004 Report Share Posted May 6, 2004 Sandy, I do not know for sure Dale's last name, but look at the from block on Jen's email this morning. This may help or write Jen direct. Norton Dale Does anyone know Dales last name? I would like to send him a card. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2004 Report Share Posted May 6, 2004 Laurel, Thank you for your support. I'm printing out your message for Dale to read this afternoon. Jen Re: Dale > Jen, > Thank you very much for the info on your sweetie and our sweetie, Dale. Please tell him we miss his humor, wisdom, and friendship here on the group. He's such an asset, and very much loved. > Tell him to do everything they tell him to do, and to do so cheerfully! Tell him to keep up a good attitude, and recovery will go much better. Boot his butt if he's crabby!! > My prayers are with both of you! > Laurel > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2004 Report Share Posted May 6, 2004 Pat, I'll pass you message on to Dale this afternoon (I may even print it for him). Good luck with your pump! The test will get you excited with hopes -- the actual pump dosage starts out much less effective. Just be patient and keep positive. Jen Dale > > > > I was just wondering if anyone has heard about how Dale is doing? I know > he said he would be off line for awhile. > > I am having a yard sale tomarrow, boy have we ever been busy with that. > > Hope you are all having a great day, Sandy > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2004 Report Share Posted May 6, 2004 Dear Jen, I was so happy to see your posting this morning! I am so sorry that he has been having problems. I sent an e-mail privately and it was returned. I was very worried. He is in my prayers and so are you. This must be very tough on you and you are an amazing lady! If you need anything let me know. Love- N. of Denver Dale > > > > I was just wondering if anyone has heard about how Dale is doing? I know > he said he would be off line for awhile. > > I am having a yard sale tomarrow, boy have we ever been busy with that. > > Hope you are all having a great day, Sandy > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2004 Report Share Posted May 8, 2004 Hi Jen, Dale is in my prayer's and he will be all right. Just a little temporary set-back won't keep him down. He has a strong will plus with your support and our prayers he has nothing better to do but " get better " . Give him my best. Take care and... God Bless Yolanda Dale > I was just wondering if anyone has heard about how Dale is doing? I know he said he would be off line for awhile. > I am having a yard sale tomarrow, boy have we ever been busy with that. > Hope you are all having a great day, Sandy > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2004 Report Share Posted May 8, 2004 Hi Dale & Jen! I am so happy to hear the surgery went well. It sounds like there are some post-surgery problems to deal with, but Dale has a strong will and he won't let this stop him. I'm also happy to hear that the pain from spasms has subsided. That's a relief! It will take baby steps for a while after having surgery, so don't let frustration get the better of you Dale. I know all of the Friends will continue to pray for both of you during the rehab process. Jen, hang in there and thanks for keeping us posted. Looking forward to hearing from you again Dale. Maureen > Greetings to everyone! > > I am Dale's wife, Jen. This message is just to let you know that Dale is > still in the hospital. His surgery on April 28th went perfect. The problem > is, he can't walk -- at all. He could at least use a walker and was > independent when he went into the hospital; although he was in excruciating > pain from spasms. Doctors are very slowly increasing baclofen dosage 50 mg > every other day (he is now up to 250 mg -- an average is 1500). Dale is in > a intensive physical therapy ward now (they beat him up 3 times a day). > > His doctor says we must think of his progress in baby steps. Three days > after surgery he was as helpless as a baby (that was scary). He can now > maneuver himself to a sitting position on the side of the bed and can > transfer to a wheel chair with close supervision. Tonight he could actually > slowly lower himself from a standing position to a sit (with control of > both legs). It was a small victory. > > The good news is the racking pain from spasms has stopped. He does have > dailey headaches (we don't know if it's from the pump or not), but a > headache is a small thing, compared to what he was feeling. He has also > been taken off a couple of other drugs he had been taking for a while that > really weren't helping -- neurontin being one of them. Dale is much more > clear headed now -- not as many meds and very little pain. > > We expect he'll be in the hospital at least another 5-7 days and then he > will be home and going to out patient rehab. Currently he is at Memorial > Hospital, 1400 E. Boulder, Rm 7630, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. > > Dale > > > > I was just wondering if anyone has heard about how Dale is doing? I know > he said he would be off line for awhile. > > I am having a yard sale tomarrow, boy have we ever been busy with that. > > Hope you are all having a great day, Sandy > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2004 Report Share Posted May 9, 2004 Dale, You are very much missed. Keep your spirit strong, All good wishes and love, Janet in Oz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2004 Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 I'm concerned about him, as well. Also among the missing is our PLS Friend, Vaughn Hickman. My emails to Vaughn have come back as undeliverable. I've sent 'snail mail' cards to both of them. Dolores Dale > Has anyone heard lately on how Dale is doing, I am getting really concerned about him. Sandy > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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