Monday, March 15, 2010

Monday Afternoon

Bob was not quite as energetic today as yesterday, and actually had to give up on a walk 2 separate times after feeling too weak and dizzy to stand. Luckily the third time was the charm, and with the assistance of the Physical Therapist he managed
1 1/2 laps of the 10th floor, including a stop in the solarium for a look out at the beautiful Golden Gate. The only change in his meds since yesterday is the resumption of Prograf....we are wondering if even the small dose he's on again is making the difference in his strength? Docs will continue to keep a close watch on him, and may not release him tomorrow after all. We will go along with their recommendation, whatever it may be!
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  1. BetsyMarch 15, 2010 at 9:13 PM

    Cheryl --- you are both so strong and wading through this process with good grace... you remain in our prayers daily! Hang in there.

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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.