One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity. Albert Schweitser
I would like to apologize to my faithful readers for taking so long with these blogs, I have decided to do them monthly to get them up to date.
Dr. Rotstein's constant search for whatever has been making my liver counts so high, sent me for a abdominal cat-scan on Nov 8/11.
On November 10/11 my next appointment with Dr. Rotstein, the results were in and I have a narrowing in my main artery going into my liver. They will be sending me to see a vascular surgeon to have this checked. At 6 pm I received a phone call from my Lung Transplant Coordinator to inform me that I have been taken off the list for transplant until this problem is solved (surgically I assumed)
I WAS DUMB-FOUNDED. I was focused mind and body on getting into my best personal shape so I could withstand the hardships that my body would be undertaking during and after transplant.This news sent me for a loop. I was lost. After a few days I talked with the coordinator and was told that I was to keep all my appointments and continue to go to physio three days a week. So I pasted on a smile and continued like life was normal. Such is me.
Well, you know, what they say how bad news happen in 3's. Our van broke down and it cost $615.00 to fix. Even though we don't use it a whole lot, just groceries and it's sure is nice to go for a drive to escape the city every once in awhile. Sorry, just pisses my off when something happens that wasn't in the budget. Just part of life!
I would like to apologize to my faithful readers for taking so long with these blogs, I have decided to do them monthly to get them up to date.
Dr. Rotstein's constant search for whatever has been making my liver counts so high, sent me for a abdominal cat-scan on Nov 8/11.
On November 10/11 my next appointment with Dr. Rotstein, the results were in and I have a narrowing in my main artery going into my liver. They will be sending me to see a vascular surgeon to have this checked. At 6 pm I received a phone call from my Lung Transplant Coordinator to inform me that I have been taken off the list for transplant until this problem is solved (surgically I assumed)
I WAS DUMB-FOUNDED. I was focused mind and body on getting into my best personal shape so I could withstand the hardships that my body would be undertaking during and after transplant.This news sent me for a loop. I was lost. After a few days I talked with the coordinator and was told that I was to keep all my appointments and continue to go to physio three days a week. So I pasted on a smile and continued like life was normal. Such is me.
Well, you know, what they say how bad news happen in 3's. Our van broke down and it cost $615.00 to fix. Even though we don't use it a whole lot, just groceries and it's sure is nice to go for a drive to escape the city every once in awhile. Sorry, just pisses my off when something happens that wasn't in the budget. Just part of life!
I'm sure being taken off the transplant list was like a punch in the stomach. You have been through so much and I thank-you for sharing this long and painful journey. I hope I have the priveledge of meeting you before you leave Toronto. You remind me so much of Linda, your sense of humor, your strength and your love of family. I miss her will all my heart. Be strong Coleen the best if yet to come!! luv ya Rita
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