Friday, January 15, 2010

Wrong again!

Well, we're still glad it's Friday and the end of a tough week, but after dialysis, then lunch and his regular blood pressure meds, Bob's blood pressure took a dive, and he became dizzy even sitting. Standing was not possible till late in the afternoon. By then his doc decided that caution was in order, and requested that Bob stay one more night in the hospital. We did not argue the point: Bob's fall in 2008 that resulted in a broken leg is still fresh in our minds, so keeping him safe and sound is the right thing to do. By evening his numbers were improving- some IV fluids helped, as well as dinner. By breakfast on Saturday morning he should be good to go, especially since they decided to back off his blood pressures in the morning. He decided to watch an old movie on tv and I returned home without him. We'll give it another try tomorrow!
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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.