This week has gone pretty well. Went to rehab every day that I could. Their air conditioner broke down one day and we were sent home (thank goodness!!). And I had clinic appointments almost all day on Friday. I am improving a lot in most of the exercises. The one thing that is still slow coming back is walking. My breathing is just not strong at all.
One of my appointments was just a follow up from all the pneumonia/infection excitement that we have had. Had a chest xray but do not know the results of that yet. Hope to hear something tomorrow. Doctor indicated that she thought I was doing well. She also indicated that I am discussed at each of their Tuesday committee meetings on who gets listed. That makes me feel that I am not being forgotten or overlooked!
I also had a test Friday afternoon that I have never heard of. It is called an EMG and is a test for your muscle and nerve health. This is the test that was ordered after they saw an abnormality in a blood test for my muscles that one of the doctors ordered a couple of weeks ago. Don’t know the results of that either but the two doctors who conducted the test were surprised at my arm and leg strength. One thing that Charley and I have decided is to not get our hopes up about being listed, but to be surprised when it happens!!
On a happier note, Charley and I went car shopping yesterday and came home with a Honda CR-V. I drove it home and what a smooth ride compared to our Super Duty Ford truck!! It will also get much better fuel mileage driving back and forth to Duke every day and will also be easier to park. We are going to need it after we get through my transplant and get to go back home as well. I will be having to come back to Duke for monthly checkups for a while, then quarterly, etc. We had already decided that we would not drag the 5er back and forth for this. We will also be able to tow it, if we need it for any of our trips later.
Stay tuned everybody and keep those prayers coming!! We will be doing a special post when we do get listed!!
With you all the way, Sherry and Charley! :)
ReplyDeleteHope all your hard work pays off soon! YA'll are in our prayers, Joyce Rush
ReplyDeleteYou will love the CRV,,,,,they are a wonderful car.....We had two of them......Its just the ticket for you...
ReplyDeleteKeep up the walking,,,,,Ms. Pat constantly keeps pushing and insisting we keep going......but I know it is about all keeping us active..... I got so short on breath the other day I couldn't breath....scared the daylights out of me... I have gaind a lot of weight taking these Hormone shots for my cancer,,,,,,,,but I stopped drinking and Ms Pat cut my food intake a little.... Man if she cuts it any more, I'll starve to death!!!:-) I lost 5 lbs in the last 2 weeks, so if I can keep that up for a few more weeks it will be good.. I can already breath better when walking hills..... Ms Pat is always right....Bless her heart!!!
God Bless you to Girl.....Keep going!!
You are always in my thoughts and prayers, and it is great to see your blog posts. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteYou are so full of happy promising news. It was a thrilled reading today's blog. I pray that all the tests come back negative and you will be placed on that list very soon.
ReplyDeleteWe love our Honda CR-V. It has been one year this month since we bought it. GREAT gas mileage for sure.
Congrats on the new CRV! I know many people who just love them.
ReplyDeleteSending positive thoughts your way!
Lots and lots of prayers for you. You are doing so great. Looking so forward to hearing that you are listed.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new car - great choice.
ReplyDeleteAnother week and more progress. Let's hope the coming week brings more good news.
Congratulations on the new car. Nothing like a new car to cheer you up, huh?
ReplyDeleteHang in there...prayers to you both.
Congratulations on your new car!! The CR-V is a great car!!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear of your progress....we'll continue praying for further GREAT progress!!!! Hugs!!
Hope to hear more great news soon...congrats on the new CR-V. We've got a 2009 and it's been doing great for us! Only problem is the battery runs down quickly when we tow because the fuse they want you to pull is too hard to get to! We have a little red battery charger that we carry ready to go, one turn over, and the Honda is good to go again.
ReplyDeletei am praying that you hear great news really soon! love ya my friend
ReplyDeleteWonderful news. Stay positive. Our prayers are with you. David & Kay
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