First Clinic Appt. Post Tx

Today was a milestone for me post transplant as I had my first pulmonary function test (PFT) and clinic appointment with my pulmonologist. I did my PFT's first and was somewhat disappointed that they weren't higher. But once I saw the pulmonologist, he reassured me that I was doing fine at this point in my recovery. He reminded me that with the pain and tightness I have from my multiple incisions, it was a totally expected result. He said my X-ray looked good and that all of my blood work also looked fine. So I left my clinic appointment feeling much better than when I went in. I have another PFT test next week and go back to clinic in 2 weeks.

Daddy and Doris Jean have been accompanying me to the hospital each day. We have been taking the hotel shuttle back and forth, partly to spare me the stress of Daddy driving my vehicle in a strange city. :-) The shuttle is a little rough on my sore body, but that will get better. I have enjoyed some good home cooking, particularly the roast, potatoes, carrots, and corn bread we had Sunday night. Thank goodness my sense of taste is getting better! Daddy and Doris went to the Budweiser plant today while I napped. Doris bought me a cute pink t-shirt with Clydesdales on it. :-)

The only thing scheduled tomorrow is my pulmonary rehab at 9:00 in the morning, which is kind of nice. We had discussed going to Union Station for a short time if I felt up to it so we shall see. A change of scenery would probably help me.

Take care everyone and thank you for keeping up with me here! Love you!