February appointment 2013

I had a rough start on my way to Cleveland. Between the army not following through and our tickets not being paid for, then an hour delay and the cab driver taking off with Dewon not fully in the car. It was not the way I wanted to start the trip but we did make it safely to Cleveland so that is a plus. After a quick meal and some tv time we went to bed early, I was exhausted!

Monday-  We started out with 6 am appointments. I had an eye appointment. Let me state that the Cole Eye Institue is amazing. It's a whole building just for eye exams, surgeries and lazer treatments. Although I did not like the tests. The optometrist scares me and I hate the drops and eye tests. I did however pass with flying colors besides the damage to my eye from my stroke. I have absolutely no right pereferial vision. The rest of the appointments flew by. I did stop to eat some eggs and fruit and then continued on to the transplant center. Dr Mountis was there and we sat down and talked. After a quick exam she stated that I had about 11 pounds of fluid that she wanted to try and get off. I really had not noticed I had got so big. Although I did know I was having a lot more issues. So I am admitted to the heart failure step down unit. They will give me a couple days of IV lasix and then either Thursday or Friday they will do a heart cath. Depending on what the cath reads depends on if I stay in hospital or go home again. She also said she was going to meet with the transplant board this week, I believe they meet on Wednesday and ask for me to be moved up on the transplant list to a 1B. This gives me a a much greater chance of getting a heart so that's exciting and a little scary all at the same time. It seems like Dr Mountis thinks I am getting real close to transplant time because she also is going to speak with the pediatric surgeon who will be assisting in my transplant to make sure everyone is on board and they have a good plan on what to do next with me to make sure I have a good healthy future.

So Dewon and I are relaxing, he is playing a game and I'm coloring, painting and trying not to be board. Meanwhile peeing like there is no tomorrow. I did have some chest pain tonight but with oxygen and some pain medication I am feeling better and ready for bed.

I ask for your prayer not just for Dewon and myself but also for the physicians.
A huge thank you to the Conley's who have taken on our fur babies and everyone who has called and text me. I love you all and am so thankful for your continued support and encouragement.