Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Quick Irving Update

Hi everyone,

I'm on my way to UCSF for today's sure-to-be interesting experiences with our favorite hero. He had some problems last night after I left the hospital, and they are taking another look at his stent today, in fact should be back in the cath lab right now. Perhaps because his insulin pump was turned off for too long, the docs think that may have caused his potassium level to become dangerously elevated, which in turn got his pulse way too low. He called me to report all this after the fact, which was reassuring!

After the possible re-do in the cath lab, he will have to lay flat again for 4 hours, then will have dialysis this afternoon. He gets to stay another night as a result of all this. I don't think he will be up to any visitors but will let you know. I hope to have better reception on my phone today, or at least im capabilities, but can't promise. When I am able I will head outside of the hospital to call, or use the computer in the cafeteria again.....I will let you all know, grapevine style, what the deal is after he's out of the cath lab. Never a dull moment with this guy!

Cross all your collective fingers that this situation may help move him up the transplant list!

Hugs,

Cherie
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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.