Saturday, December 19, 2009

A Tale of Two Appointments

Thursday I had a visit with the hematology group prompted by my low platelet count during a previous hospitilization. Everything had been normal when I was discharged but a follow-up was required. It was obvious the two very nice doctors had not reviewed my records; they asked a bunch of routine questions before admitting they did not know why I was there. They apologized and let me go. Everthing was normal. At least I got to do the trip solo as Cheryl was in Long Beach visiting her Aunt Bessie.

Following day after an early dialysis we went to an appointment with the neurology folks. I had admitted to some instability which created an entourage of neurologists in my room while I was in the hospital. At this appointment the doctor remembered me and my situation. She very nicely proceded to inform us they did not feel it was Parkinson's. I never knew that was a possibility so I was both surprised and relieved. I am to contact them if I encounter any symptoms. This trip was unfortunately sullied by a 2+hour return trip to Livermore.

Thanks for the support and a Happy Holiday to everyone.
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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.