Feb appointment part 4

Thursday night was a little eventful. I stood up to get on the scale and the next thing I know I was lying on the bed and a bunch of people surrounding me. I was told I had passed out and that I needed to make sure I sit up for a few minutes let the blood and oxygen get to my head and then try and stand up. They also said that I was not drinking enough so I really have to make sure I am getting the full two liters of fluids in since I am on such a high dose of diuretics. After that episode I was not allowed to get up so I decided sleep was the best choice.

Friday- Doctor Lee came around and told me he had spoke with Doctor Mountis and they had decided to let me go home. I have lost 6 liters of fluid all together and they were happy with my progress. I also got the official word that I am a status 1B. I had been waiting for the board to come back with their decision on if I qualified to be upgraded on the list. So goodbye to status 2 and hello 1B. This gives me a much greater chance to get a heart. In my blood category, I am A+, there is one 1A and 6 1B waiting for a heart. But because I have a smaller body frame I am technically a little higher because the ones on the list who are heavier have to receive a heart from a heavier person as well. So we were told to have our bags packed and ready to go in a moments notice. We have found the airport that the Cleveland Jet can fly into and they staff have briefed me on what to expect on the flight back to Cleveland. Meanwhile Dewon says he will probably be giving me anxiety medication the whole way there because I will probably be freaking out. When it come down to it I am so excited, I have been struggling my who life and have been on the list for so long that I finally feel like I am progressing and moving forward. We will also try to set up with Inova Fairfax to start my plasma  floresis. Hopefully they can do it there so I can continue to stay at home and wait for the heart. If not we will have to stay in Cleveland.

Lots of exciting and scary news to process so I am going to talk with my family and get everything set up for the big day.I am just thanking God and leaving it all in his hands. Prayers Please!!!!!