8.23.22: I guess this is happening… Just got the call from admissions that they will be ready at 4 PM, an hour from now. Some planning ahead… my goal, if things go well, is to get home by Labor day, and back to work by October. I’ve never had major Read more…
8.20.22: Watched ‘Fall’ at a matinee this afternoon: https://youtu.be/aa5MXOMN1lM Took a couple pictures in case you don’t want to watch the trailer: Probably broke a dozen California laws posting those pictures so I hope you all appreciate them! Bored as heck. All I need to do before Tuesday is a Read more…
8:19.22: Going to go out today. The ‘team’ meets today (without me) to review all of the data and prepare for surgery. I’m amazed at how many people are involved, all to care for one person (me, this time around!). The pulmonologist said last night that it all looks good, Read more…
8.29 .22: great day. started a little slow with a fall this morning… but the physical and occupational therapy worked with me. eventually got my mojo back… a nurse said she would come in to ‘walk me’ in the afternoon – which I have been dying to do. But she Read more…
8.14.22: Staying over in Chicago to fly out early tomorrow morning. Staying in the ‘La Jolla House’ when we get out there — a place for long-term patients and their families. Believe it or not, hotels are expensive in La Jolla! (I was there about 30 yrs ago… ocean, mountains, Read more…
Below are posts beginning a week after my diagnosis with CTEPH. 7.31.2022: Still waiting to hear on whether I’m a candidate for surgery. I will call the program tomorrow and hopefully get some guidance on time. For now, we are seeing patients at the office as usual. I have fewer Read more…