Last Friday evening Andy proposed to Linsey in the Rose Garden in McKinley Park in Sacramento. We are delighted to say the least. The news was shared with all the folks at the 60th birthday party Cherie and the kids arranged for me. I like the opportunity to share some happy news from time to time, not more of this dull medical stuff.
So until next time
Bob/Irv/ RJ
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Sunday, August 23, 2009
A happy guy in the Laguna Seca paddock
Despite the heat and challenges of walking the hilly path from the parking lot, RJ was very happy to be back at Laguna Seca for the first event in 5 years. The "handicap accessible" transportation leaves a lot to be desired, but it eventually got us back up the hill to our car. 
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Time Travels On
Once again I am pleased to report no adventures to share. All has been stable and well; no chest pain, no cardiac catheterization, no drama. Of course this also means no transplant. Other candidates are more needy at the moment. I am still listed as priority 1B but when Dr. McGlothlin saw my blood type she said "it's gonna be a while". It already has, but that is the way it is.
Cherie and I managed an outing we haven't done for 5 years; we went to a race. We went to the Monterey Historics and generally it worked out pretty well. My legs were a bit wobbly after walking down (?) a hill. But all went well and we enjoyed the day checking out the rare and significant racing cars on the track.
Andy's leg seems OK despite some pain and swelling. He will be taking blood thinners for some time which is a drag for the poor kid.
Sorry nothing monumental to report this time. Best to everyone and thanks for reading my blog.
Bob/Irv/RJ
Cherie and I managed an outing we haven't done for 5 years; we went to a race. We went to the Monterey Historics and generally it worked out pretty well. My legs were a bit wobbly after walking down (?) a hill. But all went well and we enjoyed the day checking out the rare and significant racing cars on the track.
Andy's leg seems OK despite some pain and swelling. He will be taking blood thinners for some time which is a drag for the poor kid.
Sorry nothing monumental to report this time. Best to everyone and thanks for reading my blog.
Bob/Irv/RJ
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Aug. 5 marks 1 year on The List ....and counting
We passed the 1 year anniversary of RJ officially making it onto the heart-kidney transplant list, never imagining we would still be waiting. It was already a pretty special date: the wedding anniversary of his parents (1945), and the anniversary of my dad's death (1993). So we are not likely to forget it's significance to this generation.
The good news, of course, is that there is no bad news. We have been exceedingly careful since the last hospital stays to keep RJ's diet lower than ever in sodium, potassium and fluids, since those seem to be the most dangerous factors in causing his congestive heart failure. He's doing fine at cardiac rehab classes again, and his only complaint is feeling very tired all the time - not depressed, but without energy. In the big picture, we'll settle for this scenario and skip the drama!
Son Andrew is doing much better. His leg pain is nearly gone, he's back to work, and just has to have regular lab work done as long as he is on the blood thinners, for the next few months. He and Linsey even got their ancient AC system replaced, just in time for this latest heat wave.
All in all, few complaints from the Moss family. RJ and I will continue our frequent visits to the UCSF transplant clinic so that no changes in his condition sneak past us.
The good news, of course, is that there is no bad news. We have been exceedingly careful since the last hospital stays to keep RJ's diet lower than ever in sodium, potassium and fluids, since those seem to be the most dangerous factors in causing his congestive heart failure. He's doing fine at cardiac rehab classes again, and his only complaint is feeling very tired all the time - not depressed, but without energy. In the big picture, we'll settle for this scenario and skip the drama!
Son Andrew is doing much better. His leg pain is nearly gone, he's back to work, and just has to have regular lab work done as long as he is on the blood thinners, for the next few months. He and Linsey even got their ancient AC system replaced, just in time for this latest heat wave.
All in all, few complaints from the Moss family. RJ and I will continue our frequent visits to the UCSF transplant clinic so that no changes in his condition sneak past us.
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