Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Fear and Loathing in the Cath Lab

We were hoping our 7:00 am arrival would give us an early biopsy and then gone. Could not have been farther from how it all went. Suffice it to say I was once again enduring a long and very hungry day. Our 7:00 am dreams became 3.00pm reality. Luckily the doc was happy enough to use my neck for access rather than go in the leg which would have required 4 hours flat in bed. We finally arrived home at 4:30 pm. I got quite a nice reception from the staff, many of whom I have been seeing for over 5 years. Cherie broiled a steak and baked a potato, which is not on a dialysis diet. That was a treat.

Tomorrow is another grueling day starting at 8:00 am with kidney clinic then heart clinic. We finish with 4 hours of infusion therapy to address the difference in Cytogram between my donor and me. This is another rejection related treatment.

At least there will be no fasting required. Am I overly trippin' about the food thing? Hey, I'm a Moss!

Bob/Irv
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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.