Sunday, January 4, 2009

Quick Update: Transplant Tribune

Dear Everyone......

The angiogram went well without indicating any new heart damage. The docs think the chest pain may be caused by too much fluid on board. I had an extra dialysis yesterday and will have my normal one on Monday to remove fluid.

The issue of moving up the transplant list will hopefully be addressed this week. Application must be made to the national organization that controls these listings.

The plan is to go home Monday or Tuesday. I am hoping....

Bob Moss aka Irv
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RJ/Bob/Irv is a 61-year-old beloved husband, father, uncle, brother, motor racing fanatic, and Livermore resident who received a heart and kidney transplant in February of 2010. Bob's recent years have been defined by his health, which forced him into early retirement. Unfortunately, many of his days were spent in a dialysis center or at various medical appointments, primarily due to his living with diabetes for over 40 years. Numerous were panic visits to various Emergency Rooms all over California for treatment of chest pain. But now no more dialysis and no more late-night dashes to UCSF! The main focus of Bob's family, friends, and doctors has been a prompt transplant, so that he can get back to traveling with his Sweetie, driving fast cars, enjoying great music and laughing with his friends. This blog will function as a way to communicate with all interested parties and to keep everyone informed. And hopefully it can serve a great purpose also, in making people more aware of the importance of organ donation and how each life saved has a positive effect on dozens of related friends and relatives.