Had a call from UW on Wednesday and spoke with the nurse coordinator. She congratulated me on my weight loss and said I had done everything they had requested. She thinks the transplant team will meet next Wednesday, the 30th, and decide if I need the acid reflux surgery before or after transplant. If they determine it to be after, then I will hopefully be approved to be on the list!!! I am hoping to hear from her again next Thursday or Friday. We are proceeding with our plans for the temporary move to Bothell in the hopes that it will happen in a week or two. We are hard at work getting everything ready for that move.
We have enjoyed spending time with Cassie this week. She and Violet have spent many fun hours together and Grandpa has been teaching her firearms safety and let her shoot the 22 rifle in the backyard. We will meet Jim in The Dalles tomorrow around noon to send her back home. Plan to go to Mamacita’s tonight for dinner, one of her favorite places here. They have an awesome pepper steak with pasta that we usually get. Think I will treat myself tonight!!
Friday, March 25, 2011
Saturday, March 19, 2011
March 19th:
Betsy here. Had an appointment in Walla Walla yesterday and weighed in at my upper weight goal!!!! Yoohoo!!! They will fax it to the nutritionist in Seattle and it will put me one step closer to getting on the transplant list. They want me to continue to lose weight but at least I have met the requirement to be listed as far as the weight is concerned. Have lost 14 ½ lbs. in two months…
After this appointment we drove to Beaverton and spent the night, then brought our granddaughter home with us today for spring break. She wanted to spend time here, she says with us but we know it is Violet she is interested in. They have a great time together!
Next appointment is April 7 in Seattle with Dr. Raghu. We are really hoping that the transplant committee meets soon and determines that I have met all the requirements to be listed. Will keep everyone posted on that.
After this appointment we drove to Beaverton and spent the night, then brought our granddaughter home with us today for spring break. She wanted to spend time here, she says with us but we know it is Violet she is interested in. They have a great time together!
Next appointment is April 7 in Seattle with Dr. Raghu. We are really hoping that the transplant committee meets soon and determines that I have met all the requirements to be listed. Will keep everyone posted on that.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
March 11
March 11. We are back in Beaverton and hit a hot wings place last night. Bets didn’t each much, but had heart burn all night. Bob slept like a baby. Not sure about Marci and Jim. Cassie refused to touch anything hot. ;-)
The support group session was great. Nice to see healthy transplant recipients and meet folks who are on the waiting list. Good support mechanism.
Betsy had her test, and then met with the dr. He said she has acid reflux issues and they will probably operate at some time, but not sure yet if it will be before or after transplant. She is now within a pound of her goal to get on the list. She has an appointment with her Dr. in Walla Walla at the end of next week, and she is hoping to be a few pounds below the magic number.
While up north we made a trip to visit friends (AF people) in Gig Harbor. Great dinner, excellent wine, and even better company. Dogs got along great. We promise to visit again if they let us.
Tomorrow we go to the Portland RV show, then on Sunday am, we head home so the next update will be from Cove. While home next week, we need to really get our ducks in row and be prepared to move to Bothell within a few days of notice. That includes having someone to mow the lawn and spray weeds. Gotta keep the weeds down in prep for the “End of the world” July 14 party at the Cove Nelson’s place in 2012.
The support group session was great. Nice to see healthy transplant recipients and meet folks who are on the waiting list. Good support mechanism.
Betsy had her test, and then met with the dr. He said she has acid reflux issues and they will probably operate at some time, but not sure yet if it will be before or after transplant. She is now within a pound of her goal to get on the list. She has an appointment with her Dr. in Walla Walla at the end of next week, and she is hoping to be a few pounds below the magic number.
While up north we made a trip to visit friends (AF people) in Gig Harbor. Great dinner, excellent wine, and even better company. Dogs got along great. We promise to visit again if they let us.
Tomorrow we go to the Portland RV show, then on Sunday am, we head home so the next update will be from Cove. While home next week, we need to really get our ducks in row and be prepared to move to Bothell within a few days of notice. That includes having someone to mow the lawn and spray weeds. Gotta keep the weeds down in prep for the “End of the world” July 14 party at the Cove Nelson’s place in 2012.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
First week of March
This finds us in the Beaverton Nelson’s driveway spending time with the granddaughter and her parents and getting adjusted to where stuff goes in the new rv.
Bob got his shot and so far it is working great. Betsy is down another few pounds. Almost at her initial goal. She has adjusted to the Weight Watchers program very well.
On Thursday eve, Violets friend Bell came for a couple of sleep-overs’. Seems they are having fun (in dog terms of course).
Next Monday we move north to the Lake Pleasant RV Park in Bothell. Some education, testing, doctor appointment, and visiting with friends for a quick three days, then back to Beaverton for some more kick back time with granddaughter.
Bob got his shot and so far it is working great. Betsy is down another few pounds. Almost at her initial goal. She has adjusted to the Weight Watchers program very well.
On Thursday eve, Violets friend Bell came for a couple of sleep-overs’. Seems they are having fun (in dog terms of course).
Next Monday we move north to the Lake Pleasant RV Park in Bothell. Some education, testing, doctor appointment, and visiting with friends for a quick three days, then back to Beaverton for some more kick back time with granddaughter.
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