Well a lot has happened since my last post in October, so I'll try and catch you up briefly. October was a great celebration month. Darren celebrated a birthday, we celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary, the boys enjoyed Halloween with trick-or-treating and, we closed the month out with an event held in our honor, in Carrollton, GA . There was football, food, and a tremendous amount of giving and loving people. Some amazing bands played there, and overall, people had a great time. The "farm" was a stunning and perfect location.
November came and went, with lots to be thankful for this year. Thanksgiving was shared with the McFarlan's, and of course was perfect in every way. 23 side dishes, a ham, a turkey, and desserts that attached to each of my thighs. Wonderful in every way!
Also in November, I made it to the 6 month mark with my LVAD. There were multiple tests run during the DR's visit, some being procedural and some were ordered by the Doctor after I arrived. There were also a few more adjustments to my medicines. All of these tests and medicine changes were due to some pump drops in the middle of the night and black outs throughout the day, all being caused by dehydration!
I can hardly believe December came and went so fast. The house was beautifully decorated, thanks to my wonderfully talented Mother, and cleaned from top to bottom. Although living with 2 children and 2 dogs, it doesn't stay clean for long.
My December Dr.'s visit was Productive. My medicine, INR, and Pump tests were all very good, with the numbers being where they should be. The frequent blackouts have ceased, (it's amazing what water can do for you), and with much Persistence, I was able to talk Dr. Smith into increasing my Metoprolol another 25 mg. I am now taking a total of 150mg per night. I also had no side effects with this increase. YAY! I was also very Persistent about starting some new studies. Something to lower my antibodies, or the new Stem Cell procedure. I want a plan in place, and get the ball rolling in 2012. My goal is to have this devise removed and be able to swim with my boys again. Dr. Smith agreed we needed a plan and we could try some new things.... but I have to be Patient. HA!!!
I will know more of what type of test we will begin at my January 12 appointment. So once again I am asking for continued Prayers for healing, Prayers for Patience, and that my Persistence will Pay off!
Pppprayers continue for you Monica, glad to hear you are doing well. I hope you can associate PI's with hydration now, I too learned the hard way. Happppy to hear they are addressing your concerns with antibodies. Just remember several treatment methods have been successful. If this one is not, stay patient... you are here for a reason!
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