Thurs. Dec. 10
Robert J is still resting comfortably in ICU. His doctors are busily working on a plan to get him more stable, and debating whether or not to request an upgrade in his status for a transplant. He was told this morning by the transplant surgeon that things are certainly getting more dicey, as his heart and kidney are working more against than with each other. Of course even if his status is upgraded, there is still the challenge of organs becoming available that are suitable for him - and more suitable for him than for others who are also waiting. In the meantime he feels as good as usual and his spirits are good.
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.
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