It's sorta-kinda big because it's one of the magic three immunosuppressants that make up the "magic cocktail" that they don't fool with too much. The doc wants me to switch from Progaf to Neoral which he says should reduce the tremors that I have by a whopping 50%.
Hmmmm.
I'm keeping an open mind.
They've also cut back on another drug and added some more new ones.
Such is life after transplant.
I mean somebody has to support these drug companies.
(No offense to all the Pfizer folks in my family.) I am very grateful for the medications and what they do for me.
Even with these changes, the tx team is happy with my progress. They took 8 tubes of blood for more tests yesterday and Dr. Yang made it a big point to tell me just how great my creatinine, BUN, glucose, amylase and lipase levels, among others, are.
They want to see me back at clinic in two weeks.
Tomorrow is my three month mark and despite my occasional grumbling about the side effects, I am a heck of a lot better than I was three months before the surgery.
And I am forever thankful for that.
Thanks for checking here.
Life before and after transplant are so different! Continue to enjoy the miracle.
ReplyDeleteYou stilll have a great and faithful following on this blog...thanks for keeping up with your writing here. I appreciate your efforts : )
ReplyDeleteTake good care,
Lisa
Hey Cuz!!! Great news! Keep the faith. Love checking in and seeing how you are doing.
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Anne
someone once (or more times) said "there is a lot to this transplant stuff". True words! You have been amazing! Stay the course. Keep the faith!
ReplyDeleteYou have a new pancreas along with a new kidney...AND you are still the strong, faithful, compassionate, and positive person we all know. Thanks for keeping us posted on your progress!
ReplyDeleteHappy 3 month anniversary on your new life! Thank you for keeping us posted, and keep up all the good work! Love ya! Prayers continue.... Cuz Laura
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