After 11 months I have finally had a perfect clinic visit. The past couple have been good, but yesterdays was GREAT!!! Why you may ask??? I was finally released to go back to work for a January 15th return. This is a huge step since I was told that only some liver transplant patients ever go back to work. The odds were against me needing a transplant but at least I have a little luck on getting to return back to work. My liver counts remained perfect and my white blood counts are still stable with once a week neupogen injections. We are going to try decreasing my injections to every other week so hopefully my counts will cooperate. This was the first visit that no other test was ordered and she didn't have any concerns. She said she was so happy at how well I was doing and to keep up the great job of taking care of myself.
I am hoping that the great visit helps me get into the Holiday spirit. All year I have been looking forward to celebrating the Holidays since I was sick last year but have found myself being a bah humbug. A combination of remembering how sick I was and knowing my donor family is experiencing their first Christmas without a loved one has brought me down. I think once I decorate my house this weekend and put up a tree, I will get more into the spirit. I did write my donor family a letter but out of respect for them, I will not be updating my blog on the outcome. Whatever choice they make is the right one.
Dad and I are so happy for you on how well you are doing and that you can go back to work in Jan. We didn't realize how hard this holiday season is for you with the emotion inside of you. Our heart goes out to your donor and family each day. I hope they can find some peace this holiday season. Thank you again donor and family.
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