Thursday, December 5, 2024

Almost on the Transplant List...Maybe

We have just returned from a Doctors appointment with the surgeon who performs the transplant surgeries. Her name is Dr. Mary Smith.

She talked to Susan and I about the challenges we are facing. My heart is one issue, but my lungs and kidneys are another.

It's possible I could end up on dialysis after the transplant and she wanted us to be aware of that. Now I have to consider if  having kidney failure and dealing with that through dialysis is something I want in my life. I think the answer is yes because the alternative is not having a life.

It sounds like they will be presenting my case to the transplant board soon. She thinks this is doable but wants us aware of the downside.    

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