Tuesday, February 16, 2010

A Long Day of Procedures

Mom has requested that I communicate the afternoon update, as she is exhausted! I spoke with her at about 5pm and Dad was still in surgery for the removal of the dialysis port and pacemaker. She decided to bail for the day, as he wasn't done yet and would be in recovery for a couple of hours after that. We had hoped that all the procedures would be done early enough to still meet with the transplant coordinator and pharmacist about all the new medications. It got late so that has been moved to tomorrow. Mom also went to see an apartment during the day that she didn't sound too stoked about. I am still hoping they'll just stay at my house while we're gone. They've gotten the ok from the docs to be across the Bay Bridge, they'd feel at home there and best of all it would be free!
So that is the overview, Mom may chime in later to correct/add details...
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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.