Monday, February 1, 2010

Mixed-up Day

First thing this morning at dialysis I started to get chest pain. This the first time I have had any while I am here and the first time in two weeks. I told the nurse and she put me on oxygen. They called a doc who turned out to be one of the nephrologists. She listened to me but basically left me alone. She figured it was excess fluid and the dialysis would take care of it. Luckily within ten minutes it stopped and everyone was relieved. I guess the transplant docs know but I did not see them today. So I have no idea what this means concerning "the decision".
I returned to my room for lunch and in a couple of minutes Andy appeared. We had a very nice visit until he had to dash back to Sacto. He had a Dr. appointment concerning hjs thyroid problem.
So I am happily reading my book right now. Everything is OK at the moment.
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.