@giller198 Hi John, Yes, I have a spirometer and need to get it out. I had a pulmonary function test that said my lungs were working within normal parameters and a sniff test that said my phrenic nerve was not functioning. I didn't have that other test you mentioned to see if the phrenic nerve was working, but based on the sniff test I'm pretty sure it isn't. One of the people on Mayo Connect, maybe Jennifer Hunt, said something about massaging the fascia that peaked my interest. I did some research on that and found that one of the country's fascia experts is associated with the medical center I'm going to. I sent him an email this morning to see if he thought massaging my fascia would help with a paralyzed diaphragm. I'll let you know what he says. I bought some flower seeds today and am looking forward to planting them! Thanks for checking in. I hope you are still doing well. Nancy