First Dr appt down, one more to go

Hello,

Today I went to my first doctor appt to have the tests redone to keep me on the transplant waiting list. It was sonograms, EKG, chest xray, 16 vials of blood, renal check. Seemed like a lot, but not as bad as the first time. Glad these appts are over with. They want me to get 2 female tests done on my own within the next two weeks and then on Dec 3 I have the cardiac portion of the tests to do.

I was very anxious about all of this and about if I should start making appts to get the portal put in so I could be ready for dialysis. After speaking with the nurse over there in Dallas today, she really encouraged me to NOT do that yet. She said I was so healthy that I didn't need it right now. She said not to think about having surgery right now. (to have it put in). So, that made me feel so relieved.

I went to get my procrit shot this past Monday, which they said I needed, but my blood pressure decided to go up on that day, so they wouldn't give it to me. Now I have to go back to Irving to see if my blood pressure has gone down on Monday next week. Seems a little much, but if I can get the shot, that will be good. I need them.

I just wanted to keep you updated on what all is going on. Pretty interesting. I am hoping the transplant will be soon. Keep on praying, please!!

Have a great week!

Tracy :)