Sunday, June 6, 2010

Predisone Predicament-Day 2

Briefly (I promise, really), the only indication so far of the prednisone increase has been uncontrollable blood sugars. I am trying hard to limit carbs, with moderate success. I have re-adjusted my insulin pump based on the directions of the weekend on-call endocrinologist. I am up to literally gallons (OK, that's a stretch) of insulin and I am somewhat concerned that my current Rx will not make it. I do have an endo. appt. on Tuesday in Concord, so we may be able to dial it in somewhat. Otherwise, no worries. No irritability, major hunger, hyperactivity, face-swelling etc etc.

Today, dear Cheryl will be joining Leslie over on the Peninsula to attend an event at Sunset Publishing. I have made the difficult decision (NOT) to pass on this one, and will instead complete my household chores, do some groc. shopping, prepare dinner and if possible enjoy a bit of televised motorsport. Tough duties, but someone hasta do it.

See? Pretty short, eh?

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.