Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Hi!
Some weird things have been going on with my body the last few days. My blood pressure has soared in the 200's over the 100's. I have gone up in Lisinopril meds from 10 mg to 40mg with not much change in BP. Endocrinologist says the meds can go up to 80 mg, so I have some more I can take I suppose. Went to the Retina doctor today and he said I have a very dense cataract on my left eye. He gave me the name and number of a surgeon that can remove them. He said I would be able to see a lot better, but I can wait longer until it get worse if I want. So, I am going to wait. I can see pretty good out of it. Just some haze. So, overall, I feel great. I had my first migraine headache last night. May be caused from blood pressure. My school nurse has been keeping tabs on me every hour or so. Am excited to go see Kidney doc on Thursday. Yes, my eyes are dilated while I am typing this. My face is about 3 inches from the screen. HEEHEE.
Have a great day! Tracy :)
Some weird things have been going on with my body the last few days. My blood pressure has soared in the 200's over the 100's. I have gone up in Lisinopril meds from 10 mg to 40mg with not much change in BP. Endocrinologist says the meds can go up to 80 mg, so I have some more I can take I suppose. Went to the Retina doctor today and he said I have a very dense cataract on my left eye. He gave me the name and number of a surgeon that can remove them. He said I would be able to see a lot better, but I can wait longer until it get worse if I want. So, I am going to wait. I can see pretty good out of it. Just some haze. So, overall, I feel great. I had my first migraine headache last night. May be caused from blood pressure. My school nurse has been keeping tabs on me every hour or so. Am excited to go see Kidney doc on Thursday. Yes, my eyes are dilated while I am typing this. My face is about 3 inches from the screen. HEEHEE.
Have a great day! Tracy :)
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Staying Strong
Hi,
The last labs that I had run a couple of weeks ago, showed that my kidney's are hanging steady at 3.3. So, I am happy about that. The doctor seems to be concerned if it gets to 4.0. I am thinking that will be dialysis. I do not think I will get there. I feel like God is protecting me and my body. Hair is growing in!! Yea!
Thanks to all who are reading. I have a retinologist appt on 9/29. Labs again on 9/28 and kidney doc visit on 10/1. Gonna be a busy week!
Talk to you soon!
Tracy :)
The last labs that I had run a couple of weeks ago, showed that my kidney's are hanging steady at 3.3. So, I am happy about that. The doctor seems to be concerned if it gets to 4.0. I am thinking that will be dialysis. I do not think I will get there. I feel like God is protecting me and my body. Hair is growing in!! Yea!
Thanks to all who are reading. I have a retinologist appt on 9/29. Labs again on 9/28 and kidney doc visit on 10/1. Gonna be a busy week!
Talk to you soon!
Tracy :)
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Give the Gift of Life T-Shirts!
Hello Folks:
Tracy's Aunt Judy & Uncle Allan have started a fundraiser for Tracy. They have designed and printed a t-shirt they are selling to raise funds and to promote organ donor awareness. Although Tracy has insurance, the cost of a dual organ transplant surgery is tremendous not to mention the cost of her medications. All proceeds from the sale of these shirts goes directly to helping Tracy.
The shirts are $17.00 each which includes shipping and are available in adult sizes small through 2X. They have a paypal account set up (user id ftwpapa@msn.com) and you DO NOT have to have a paypal account to purchase a shirt. Please state the size and shipping address in the paypal notes or enclose that information with your check. If you prefer to order a shirt by mail, please send your check and information to:
Allan Williams 317 PR 3731 Bridgeport, TX 76426 or e-mail: judyboop35@yahoo.com
If you would like to own a COOL shirt, and help Tracy out at the same time, it is greatly appreciated! Thanks for taking the time to read this and please keep Tracy in your prayers.
When life gets you down - just put on your big girl panties and deal with it.
Hello.
Today I spoke with my new transplant coordinator. The one I have been calling was for pre-transplant only. The new one is for transplant (I guess if you have already had one, she takes care of you now). Her name is Roseanne. I asked her what I needed to do, that I thought my deadline was coming up for all the tests. The tests you have done are only good for one year. She told me that my name is already in the system and that as soon as the doctors send their schedules to her, her assistant will begin setting my testing appts up. She thought it would be late October or early November. She said that when I begin the testing again, I will not be removed from the transplant list. So that is good. I think that was a big concern of mine.
Anyway, it is not the news I wanted (I wanted to get the transplant over with),but it is news I can accept.
I hope everyone is well. Be blessed!! Tracy :)
Today I spoke with my new transplant coordinator. The one I have been calling was for pre-transplant only. The new one is for transplant (I guess if you have already had one, she takes care of you now). Her name is Roseanne. I asked her what I needed to do, that I thought my deadline was coming up for all the tests. The tests you have done are only good for one year. She told me that my name is already in the system and that as soon as the doctors send their schedules to her, her assistant will begin setting my testing appts up. She thought it would be late October or early November. She said that when I begin the testing again, I will not be removed from the transplant list. So that is good. I think that was a big concern of mine.
Anyway, it is not the news I wanted (I wanted to get the transplant over with),but it is news I can accept.
I hope everyone is well. Be blessed!! Tracy :)
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Latest Doctor Appts
Hello!
I went to see my endocrinologist and my kidney doctor last week. The endo. tweaked my insulin and it seems to be working a little better. The kidney doctor saw my labs and said I am doing pretty good. My kidney function is down some more, but he said once you are in stage 4 kidney failure, when the numbers go up, it is not that significant. I was hanging steady at 2.4 or 2.6 and now it went to 3.4. He wants to see me in one month for more labs to make sure it hadn't jumped again. He said my function is at about 15-20 %. Which is basically what I have been around. He said the important thing is how I feel. I said I feel GREAT! He said that is what he wants to hear. He said you just really need a transplant. So, we wait...but, happily. I feel that God is protecting me and I am thankful for that. Just wanted to keep you up to date on what is going on.
By the way, my friend Randy is doing GREAT! He has gotten to reduce his meds and is walking everyday. I'm so happy for him!! Have a blessed day! Tracy
I went to see my endocrinologist and my kidney doctor last week. The endo. tweaked my insulin and it seems to be working a little better. The kidney doctor saw my labs and said I am doing pretty good. My kidney function is down some more, but he said once you are in stage 4 kidney failure, when the numbers go up, it is not that significant. I was hanging steady at 2.4 or 2.6 and now it went to 3.4. He wants to see me in one month for more labs to make sure it hadn't jumped again. He said my function is at about 15-20 %. Which is basically what I have been around. He said the important thing is how I feel. I said I feel GREAT! He said that is what he wants to hear. He said you just really need a transplant. So, we wait...but, happily. I feel that God is protecting me and I am thankful for that. Just wanted to keep you up to date on what is going on.
By the way, my friend Randy is doing GREAT! He has gotten to reduce his meds and is walking everyday. I'm so happy for him!! Have a blessed day! Tracy
Monday, August 10, 2009
Give the Gift of Life
Tracy's Aunt and Uncle have started a fund raiser for Tracy. It's a great idea, especially for creating awareness.
Pricing and Ordering Details to come...
Thursday, July 23, 2009
A friends news
Hi, I wanted to tell you about a friend of mine from high school days. His name is Randy Witt. He needed a liver and after 7 calls and close to having the operation trys, he finally got a good one! He was in the hospital for like 15 days and finally got to come home. He is doing great! Talking to him has given me encouragement, more than you can imagine. I knew what to tell him about the transplant part and now he has shared with me what to expect after you get home from the transplant. It has been very good to have someone to share this ordeal with and who knows exactly what I went through. I just wanted to share his story! A SUCCESS STORY!!!! Yea!! :)
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Update
Hi, I have never posted anything on here before, but found out that people actually read this, so I thought I'd better update everyone.
I have been relisted to get the kidney/pancreas transplant. They reinstated all my days since they took out the organs. So it keeps me close to the very top of the list. I think there are only 3 people that have my blood type on my list.
The weirdest thing that has happened to me since the 2nd surgery (the removal of organs) is that I have lost my hair. It was about to my waist and now it is about 2" long. There are a few longer strands that I had cut to above my shoulders, so I can pull it back and it looks decent in the front. Those of you that know me, know I was VERY attached to my hair. This has been a humbling experience to say the least.
I call my transplant coordinator about once a month to make sure they haven't forgotten about me. And she assures me they have not. She says my turn will come.
I think it was around October 12, when I started all of the testing to get on the list. The tests are only good for one year. So, I am praying for new organs before that date.
Otherwise, I feel relatively good and am happy. I work 12 months, so that has kept me busy for sure. I hope all of you are well. God Bless you!!
Tracy :)
I have been relisted to get the kidney/pancreas transplant. They reinstated all my days since they took out the organs. So it keeps me close to the very top of the list. I think there are only 3 people that have my blood type on my list.
The weirdest thing that has happened to me since the 2nd surgery (the removal of organs) is that I have lost my hair. It was about to my waist and now it is about 2" long. There are a few longer strands that I had cut to above my shoulders, so I can pull it back and it looks decent in the front. Those of you that know me, know I was VERY attached to my hair. This has been a humbling experience to say the least.
I call my transplant coordinator about once a month to make sure they haven't forgotten about me. And she assures me they have not. She says my turn will come.
I think it was around October 12, when I started all of the testing to get on the list. The tests are only good for one year. So, I am praying for new organs before that date.
Otherwise, I feel relatively good and am happy. I work 12 months, so that has kept me busy for sure. I hope all of you are well. God Bless you!!
Tracy :)
Friday, April 10, 2009
God is great...
The hospital board has approved Tracy today and she will be added to the active transplant list again : ) All of her tests from the hemotologists were good!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Tracy went today for her bone marrow test. She wasn't aware, but they also did a bone biopsy. She is sore, but is at home recovering this afternoon. I'm sure she is glad to have that behind her. Once the results are in from the lab, if everything is okay she will be presented to the board again for approval for another transplant. Next board meeting will be on April 10th. Hopefully, she will be on the list again soon.
Thank You From Tracy...
Thank you so much to all of you that were able to attend the fund raiser. It was so neat to see all of my friends and meet some new ones. You all have touched my heart more than you know and I will forever be grateful for each of you.
We raised more than I thought we could and that will be very helpful when it comes time to begin my immune suppressing medicines. I will be thanking you each time I can pay that bill.
I had so much fun seeing and visiting with everyone; it was a special night for me to be able to be a part of it.
I go in tomorrow (Tuesday) for a bone marrow test. If everything is ok with that outcome, I will go before the Board on April 10th to see if they will put me back on the list again.
I wish you all a blessed week and thank you again for your support and generosity.
Love, Tracy :)
ps can you please pass this thank you on to anyone I don't have on the list? I don't have everyone's email address. Thank you!
Tracy HerzikCarroll High SchoolAdministrative Assistant for
Principal, P.J. Giamanco
We raised more than I thought we could and that will be very helpful when it comes time to begin my immune suppressing medicines. I will be thanking you each time I can pay that bill.
I had so much fun seeing and visiting with everyone; it was a special night for me to be able to be a part of it.
I go in tomorrow (Tuesday) for a bone marrow test. If everything is ok with that outcome, I will go before the Board on April 10th to see if they will put me back on the list again.
I wish you all a blessed week and thank you again for your support and generosity.
Love, Tracy :)
ps can you please pass this thank you on to anyone I don't have on the list? I don't have everyone's email address. Thank you!
Tracy HerzikCarroll High SchoolAdministrative Assistant for
Principal, P.J. Giamanco
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Donation Information
Checks payable to: NTAF South-Central Kidney/Pancreas Transplant
Note in memo section of check: In Honor of Tracy Herzik
Please send to: NTAF 150 N. Radnor Chester Rd., Suite F-120 Radnor, PA 19087
For credit card contributions, call 800-642-8933 or visit http://www.transplantfund.org/ to make a secure online contribution. NTAF provides both tax deductible and fiscal accountability to contributors. Funds contributed are used for medical related expenses only.
Donations can also be made at any local Bank of America branch where an account has been set up as Tracy A. Herzik Medical Fund.
Note in memo section of check: In Honor of Tracy Herzik
Please send to: NTAF 150 N. Radnor Chester Rd., Suite F-120 Radnor, PA 19087
For credit card contributions, call 800-642-8933 or visit http://www.transplantfund.org/ to make a secure online contribution. NTAF provides both tax deductible and fiscal accountability to contributors. Funds contributed are used for medical related expenses only.
Donations can also be made at any local Bank of America branch where an account has been set up as Tracy A. Herzik Medical Fund.
Lines Out the Door for the Feedstore!
Tracy with Matt Lafavors (Feedstore BBQ)
Tracy in the red shirt and her daughter Katie in green along with friends and supporters.
Katie with friend, Amanda
Texas does fundraisers best--BBQ Style at the Feedstore!
Fun at the Feedstore!
Tracy's Dad, Bud Tanner
Fundraiser organizer, Laurie Woolley (center) with her mom (left) and another supporter.
Tracy's number one fan & supporter, Christie.
Keith & Tracy enjoying great friends & food.
Southlake Women's Club Supports Tracy
The Southlake Women's Club donated $500.00 towards Tracy's Cause.
The Southlake Women's Club is an organization which has raised over a million dollars over the past 10 years to help support various N.E. Tarrent County Charitable Organizations. One of their main fundraising event is Art in the Square held in Southlake Town Square. This year it will be held April 24, 25, and 26. It is a free all day event to the public and brings in alot of great bands and various entertainment, artists and art from around the world, children activities, food, wine and beer! A must go!! http://www.artinthesquare.com/
THANK YOU!
Thank YouOn behalf of my wonderful secretary, Tracy Herzik, her family, and the entire CHS family. I would like to thank everyone for their support at The Feedstore last night. It is awesome to be able to witness the way the community supports one of their own when they need assistance. While this is a long process for Tracy and really only just beginning I know she is very grateful for your support and encouragement along the way. If you were unable to attend the fundraiser and would still like to make a donation please consult the CHS homepage where information is posted. Thank you again and I can't express more how proud I am to be a Dragon.
Posted by P.J. Giamanco at 7:51 AM
Labels: Faculty, Parents, Students
Southlake Community Comes Together to Support Herzik
http://www.feedstorebbq.comFriday, March 13, 2009
Feed Store Benefit Planned for Tracy Herzik
The Feed Store Barbecue has agreed to donate a portion of their proceeds on Thursday, March 26th to benefit the National Transplant Assistance Fund and more specifically my secretary, Tracy Herzik. The benefit will run from 4:30-8:00 at the restaurant. In addition to donating a portion of the proceeds that evening there will be tip jars around for those who would like to make donations towards her medical expenses. While Tracy has every intention of being there that night we do hope that she is already on her road to recovery from the transplant and resting back home. I look forward to seeing the community turn out and help an amazing woman through this battle.
Posted by P.J. Giamanco
Feed Store Benefit Planned for Tracy Herzik
The Feed Store Barbecue has agreed to donate a portion of their proceeds on Thursday, March 26th to benefit the National Transplant Assistance Fund and more specifically my secretary, Tracy Herzik. The benefit will run from 4:30-8:00 at the restaurant. In addition to donating a portion of the proceeds that evening there will be tip jars around for those who would like to make donations towards her medical expenses. While Tracy has every intention of being there that night we do hope that she is already on her road to recovery from the transplant and resting back home. I look forward to seeing the community turn out and help an amazing woman through this battle.
Posted by P.J. Giamanco
Friday, January 23, 2009
Peace
It is truly amazing how the brain works so hard to cover up trauma. As you may have seen on one of the other posts, Tracy was grateful to have the organs out as if she knew her body had rejected them. Today, she woke up and didn't remember that the doctors had told her that they had removed the rejected kidney and pancreas. She was angry and rightly so after all that she has endured. She has fallen asleep for now--a peace that is so precious! This must needed rest appears to be a gift to help heal her body and soul.
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