Now I'm on my feet again.....better things are bound to happen.....

After some more hard core medication education from Deb Holibaugh my superwoman transplant  coordinator, a visit from Dr Yang and several other doctors then,at 3:09 pm today, August 16th, 2013, they unhooked my last IV, and closed this chapter of my saga.

I said goodbyes and thank you's to all my wonderful nurses, aids, and staff and then Nick and my Dad brought me the 27 miles home. 

It was the sweetest ride on the most beautiful day and my home never looked so good. I dropped to my knees and kissed my front lawn. Kara had the house all "Welcome Home" decorated with balloons, banners, flowers, and cards.

I am such a lucky man. 

Lucky for all the obvious reasons but also for the family and friends that God has blessed me with. 

In my book... YOU ALL ROCK!

Now I go back to the tx clinic every Monday and Thursday for the next 3 months for bloodwork, any med adjustments, exam, and consultation.
 

As I've said before - there's a lot to this transplant business.
 

Once a month for the next three a nurse will come to my home and run a two hour IV on me.

Thus begins my new life paradigm.

Sounds pretty dang hectic and yet I am SO very thankful.

Thank ALL of you for everything prayed, done, and offered. I will never be able to repay everyone.

I am so humbled.

I love you all.

    Deb helps me figure out my meds and       

    dosages.

                 My Recovery Crew

    Aileen, my last nurse and crazy    

    coincidentally wife of Alekh, my last 

    ICU nurse.

    Cutie nurse Chelsie, the nurse who

    checked me in back on August 1st.

        Sign in elevator on the way out.

So now just FYI, although the high drama

is past (we hope), If you continue to check here from time to time I'll be sure to let you know how this recovery is going.

Ultimately, I'd like to use this blog to help others. 

So don't write me off.

I gots work to do.

Thanks for being here.

Bob