Just when you think you're safe

This past August really sucked. September did too. I got a routine feeding tube replacement at the end of July and then had weeks of agony e...

Like a lion -- A rant

Last weekend we got 15 inches of snow here at the Gimp Compound. Since I'd managed a successful Parts Replacement Event with my feeding ...

Random Parts Replacement Fun

Ventilator traded in for one which does not randomly turn itself off: Check. New ventilator's obscure nonprescription default settings ...

Friday at the Gimp Compound or Dizzying up the Girl

So, about ten days ago, my trach's cuff burst. In my throat, in the middle of the night. And just for fun, this happened when I was just...

Wednesday gimp blogging

Before Thanksgiving, I had another Parts Replacement Week -- my three-month feeding tube swap and a trach switch. Both went extremely smooth...