Yesterday's heart transplant clinic was the usual mess running 2 hours behind by our appointment time of 9:5 am. Some drugs were changed, some added, and some terminated. We were not due to appear at the kidney clinic until 2:30 so we went home for lunch and returned.
The visit was aimed at controlling the pesky leakage from the kidney incision and then to remove my trusty friend, Mr. Foley the catheter. I have had Foley along for the ride 24/7 since the transplant surgery and was most anxious for his (painful) removal. It went better than expected and my next task was to produce some measurable proof that everything was working correctly. Sad to say it was not forthcoming. I asked "what next?" and was told they "would put another one in." "You're kidding, right?" I said as waves of fear swept over me like a tsunami. She was not kidding however and Mr. Foley's smaller but equally lethal younger brother was trotted out. It again turned out better than expected, but the younger Mr. Foley will be my constant companion until next Tuesday.
This morning we did lab work and so far nothing horrible has happened. For the last few days I have been waking up with fearsome body aches in my neck, shoulders. back and arms. That is what has prompted the drug changes the few days. I hope it works, I am fairly miserable. I would be thrilled to avoid ED this weekend as well.
Bob/Irv
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