Guest guest Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 I just wanted to update everyone on . It is amazing what a little time will do in terms of healing the body. He is getting so much stronger, and he has more energy than he had for months, maybe even the past year before transplant. Family and friends who saw him over Christmas all commented on how well he looks now. I don't think we realized just how bad he was getting for the transplant. We did, but we didn't talk about it. He went back to his local GI for bloodwork yesterday. I thanked his nurses for all they have done, because of the experience I heard from another transplant patient during a visit to the surgeon on the last day we were in Nashville. His MELD, the other patient, was a 39 and his GI would not see him. His wife took him to the ER and his primary care dr. called Vanderbilt who then flew him to Nashville where he waited a week for his kidneys to begin functioning before transplant. The patient is doing well now, but afraid to go back to the local GI where he was from. Who could blame him! Anyway, our GI has been wonderful and even sent us flowers while we were in the hospital. We are thankful for him and his staff. We go back to Nashville on January 3, and 4 for an ERCP and visit with surgeon. The ERCP is to see if they can remove the stent they placed in his bile duct the week after surgery. It is about time I thought about going back to work. My students might not remember me. I haven't worked since the middle of November. wife of UC/PSC 1999/2000 J pouch 2004 liver tx November 18, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 , It is great to hear such a good story. So sad for the family who’s GI was not willing to even see them …what the heck is up with power hungry doctors. Good to hear that has had such a major turn around. Blessings for a great new year. Mom of Zoe (13) super soccer player; Noah (9) UC, PSC, enthesopathy and osteopenia and a great soccer and basketball player and; Aidan (5) moderately-severely hearing impaired great basketball shot (10-foot hoop none-the-less) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 , Glad to hear that is rapidly gathering strength. I hope that he continues to do well and you both can get back to living your lives without thinking about PSC. I'm sure your students and co-workers will eagerly welcome you back and that you will have much to offer from your recent experiences. Best regards and wishing you a happy new year, Tim R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 It's great to hear that 's doing better! I'm going to see if I'll be following his example soon... the x-ray committee is meeting tuesday to review my CT scan and see if they'll be giving me extra MELD points or not. Based on the initial report from the radiologist it looks like they won't, but maybe the committee will be more willing to stick their necks out and ask for the extra points. Hope things continue to improve for y'all! athan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 , Thanks for the update. I'm so glad that is healing so well! We all love to hear good stories like his. Here's to a Happy New Year with your new . Ricky 6 weeks since transplant >I just wanted to update everyone on . It is amazing what a > little time will do in terms of healing the body. > > wife of > UC/PSC 1999/2000 > J pouch 2004 > liver tx November 18, 2006 > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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