One of the things that I did not report in the update over the weekend was that Irene was rear ended in a traffic accident on Saturday.

Irene, Carmen and Jane were traveling to the mall.  Irene was driving and legally stopped at a stoplight in Aptos when she was struck from behind by a Toyota Prius.  A full size Chevy Suburban rammed into the Prius triggering the three vehicle chain reaction.  The Suburban was traveling approximately 30 mph when it hit the Prius.

Needless to say, Irene is being treated for WHIPLASH by her chiropractor, Dr. Buford McCharen.  Dr. McCharen is the same person who graciously provides Irene with her twice a week toxin removal foot baths.  Irene’s back pain is located in the Cervical region.

Irene met with Dr. Brian Waddle today regarding removal of the chest catheter.  He is the same physician that removed my Gall Bladder in February of 2007 so we’re acquainted with him.  He’s been closely monitoring Irene’s journey.

Dr. Waddle is scheduled to remove the chest catheter at the Surgery Center early next Wednesday morning, November 19th.  Irene will be sedated so I’ll be providing transportation for her that day which includes back and forth to dialysis treatment that afternoon.

One last matter …. we’re not sure if the fierce nausea that began last evening and continues today is related in some way to the traffic accident or whether it stems from the Stinging Nettle tea which Irene sampled yesterday morning.  At least the fever from last evening broke.  Needless to say, however, Stinging Nettle is off the sipping list.

We’re hoping for a better tomorrow.

Caminando con Fé

Dave