Thursday, December 1, 2011

The Next 10 Days

For those of you who don’t know this, I (Sherry) have COPD. It has gotten progressively worse over the last year or so. My pulmonary doctor asked during my October checkup if I would be interested in being evaluated by Duke Medical Center for a lung transplant. Of course my answer was yes. Anything that could possibly improve my health would be welcome!!

It did not take long for the initial paperwork to be done but took a few days to get everything processed for insurance purposes. After that was completed we immediately received a call from Duke to schedule this for December 5-9. This will involve 5 days of testing before we will know if I am approved to go forward and get on the list for a transplant. We do not know much more than this at this point in time but we hope to learn a lot more while we are there.

We will be leaving for Durham, NC in the morning and will be staying at the Spring Hill RV Park in Chapel Hill, about 15 miles from Duke. I am hoping it will not snow!! Extra stress is not welcome!!

Safe travels everyone!!

Posted by Sherry and Charley Dilworth at 11:48 AM

13 comments:

  1. hobopalsDecember 1, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Good luck, Sherry. I hope you'll be back to optimum health because of this study. I'll be thinking of you. Please keep us posted if you can.

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  2. Jim and SandieDecember 1, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    You are definitely going to a great medical center for care and we will be saying prayers for you that the testing goes well. Let us know when you can.

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  3. Gail HouleDecember 1, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Best of luck to you, Sherry. Please keep us all posted.

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  4. NanDecember 1, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Have a safe trip and I pray that the hands of the physicians will be led by the Great Healer - God himself....

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  5. DougDecember 1, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Good luck to you Sherry. We wish you the very best!

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  6. where's weaverDecember 1, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Our prayers are with you two! We pray that the tests go well, safe travels, and NO SNOW!

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  7. DuffieDilworthDecember 1, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    We love you mom! And can't wait to hear the good news!

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  8. Chuck and Anneke's RV travelsDecember 1, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Sherry, we sure hope all works out for you. We will keep you in our prayers.

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  9. Sue and DougDecember 1, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    good luck Sherry!..safe travels!!

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  10. Jeff and BarbieDecember 2, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Sherry-Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this testing period!

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  11. squawmamaDecember 2, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Oh Sherry I am hoping you get what you need to help you feel better ~ Our prayers are with you!
    {{{HUGS}}}
    Donna

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  12. Allen DuGuayDecember 2, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Good luck, and hoping they are able to help you improve your health.

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  13. Debbie, Duane, Bo and LaskaDecember 2, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Sherry,

    We will be thinking of you. Hope this all works out for you.

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