Like a Phoenix......

Well.....got through yet another one.

All went as planned and now CaseID 321918 is back in his comfy home this snowy evening.
It was questionable early this morning if we would even be able to get to the hospital with the ice and snowy weather. Dr. Yang's office even called to see if I would be there, as north bound route 83 was completely shut down for a while. (Thanks to several of you for the ride offers.) But we left with plenty of time and Nick got me there and we were even early.

2/3/1014 - 2:23 pm

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MSG:CaseId: 321918, Patient has arrived in the Operating or Procedure Room

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MSG:CaseId: 321918, Surgery or procedure has started

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MSG:CaseId: 321918, Surgery complete; preparing patient to leave the room

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MSG:CaseId: 321918, Patient is in the Post Anesthesia Care/Recovery Unit

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MSG:CaseId: 321918, Patient has been discharged from the surgical area

The doctor continued my pancreas incision making it a bit longer. Which, although a little more than uncomfortable, I guess is better than a brand new cut because with all the surgeries I've had over the years I'm really beginning to look like some kind of thingamajigsawpuzzle.

                                                                          Dr. Yang

Things are true to what the doc said - 

I'm pretty sore this evening and he's collared me with several limitations (grrrr) like:
NO snow shoveling, No lifting any weight at all, and No driving for a while.

So if you see me thumbing along the road of recovery stop and give me a lift. Will ya?

I've got good stories. 

I promise it wouldn't be a boring ride.

Thanks to all of you for all your support and for checking in here.

This is Worth My Attention......

Today, it has been six months since my surgery. This is kind of a milestone in the transplant world.
I was reminded by a very good friend last night, as I was watching the Penguins game, that six months ago I was in a very different place, thinking very different thoughts. I fell asleep last night reliving those moments.
All in all, it's great to be here.
Six months ago, at this moment, I was just about half-way through my transplant surgery.
Tomorrow at this time they should just be finishing up my incisional hernia surgery and then it's back to the now familiar road of recovery.

I certainly appreciate all the good wishes and offers of help, and to the people who observed this 6 month date with me. It brings a big 'ole smile to my face. Thank You!
I'll post tomorrow after-the-fact to let you know how it all goes.
Thanks for checking in here.