HEALTH UPDATE: Report from the ALS Clinic

My Father sent me the following Health Update:

Friday's visit to the ALS clinic revealed Glenna had lost 8 pounds. Given she had lost almost 10 pounds at her previous clinic visit, the staff expressed concern. We’ve been instructed to give her at least 4 cans of Ensure per day. Maintaining one’s weight is a big issue when you have to get all of your food from a liquid through a feeding tube. Glenna’s breathing is very shallow. On the breathing test, she was unable to exhale with enough force to register on the instrument. This is not a good sign. Additionally, Glenna is unable to blow her nose because she simply can't expel enough air.

Doing even the smallest thing tires her out more and more these days—Glenna requires a lot of rest. Today, she will go to the hair dresser and will come home very tired, but will look gorgeous.