Thursday, February 11, 2010

Awesome update!

I just spoke with Bob, and he told me he was out of the bed and sitting up in a chair! Can't believe it. He also enjoyed his favorite breakfast already: french toast. So he's zoomed through the clear and soft liquid phase of the post-op diet. He is definitely feeling a lot of pain, especially with the important deep breathing, but he's doing what he's supposed to. I was instructed to bring his slippers, hair brush and his book so I guess his arms are feeling less like noodles today if he's up to holding a book. I'm heading to the hospital now for a first-hand look at this miracle of a guy!
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  1. sprassaFebruary 11, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    "chermoss", I don't know you, but I work with Linsey. My good friend had a UCSF heart transplant just before Christmas and is doing just great. I enjoy reading RJ's update and am so happy everything went well. It is incredible how quickly the patients are up and around, isn't it. RJ has a wonderful support team in you guys.
    Sharon

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  2. par88February 11, 2010 at 7:45 PM

    WOW. I haven't tuned into your blog for a few days, so what a surprise to see all the great news! What to go IRV! Sounds like you did a slam dunk man. Congratulations.

    DLS

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  3. Dr M FooFebruary 11, 2010 at 9:45 PM

    We are delighted to hear he is doing so well!!! Tell him the Christian family reunion will be on Sat July 31st this year, and we expect him to do laps in the pool, and maybe a cannonball! We hope he is able to go home fairly soon, and we hope to visit him then. BEST WISHES FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY!

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2010 at 9:57 PM

    Leave it to Bob to be up having french toast!! We will be up soon! I am so proud Bob. You have once again blown us away!

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  5. Kelly DickesonFebruary 12, 2010 at 12:40 AM

    French toast?! Sitting up?! What next! Now that he is armed with his slippers, I am expecting a Northern Exposure dance. Love, Kelly D.

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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.