Hi - just a quick update. We got a call today from our transplant coordinator, Melissa, telling us that we have to wait yet another week for Bob's case to be presented to the selection committee. That's disappointing, but the good news is that the cardiology docs, headed up by Dr. Rame, have concluded that they definitely recommend that the transplant be approved! That is a huge relief to us - especially after Melissa asked that I get on the extension so she could talk to us both at once. We are now both breathing normally, but there were a few tense moments before she got her message delivered.
The delay in the presentation is due to Dr. Rame needing to be out of town to be a presenter at a conference. He definitely needs to be present at the committee meeting, and is bringing with him Dr. Hoopes, our formerly least favorite cardiac surgeon from last year ( His infamous words "Who are you and why are you here to see me" at an appointment last year may ring a bell). However, we welcome Dr. Hoope's participation since he is in agreement about going ahead with the transplant, and is very well respected among the medical staff.
In addition, we have another new advocate who wants to be present: Dr. Posselt, a kidney transplant surgeon who happened to speak at our last TRIO meeting (Transplant Recipients Int'l Org). I nagged Bob to introduce himself after the meeting, and his apparent well-being and healthy appearance (not to mention good manners) apparently impressed the doc so much that Dr. Posselt is adding his vote to help get this transplant approved. It pays to look better than you feel, for sure! And thanks to our friends at TRIO for providing this bit of serendipity.
So......next Friday, April 4 at noon is when all powers of persuasion need to be flowing to 450 Parnassus Ave! Thanks again for all the support, and my apologies for not such a quick update after all.
Cheers!
Cherie and RJ
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