Starting to see clearer....

Hi everyone....Tricia has been after me to let you all know how I've been doing. Until recently, I had really felt like coming on or doing much of anything. This journey has been one of the toughest battles i have ever faced in my life. Its been tough on me, but it has also been tough on my family. Week after week after week in the hospital, and the constant bloating had taken its toll on my body as well as my mind. Being poked and prodded and talking to doctors over and over again about what they thought was wrong just wore all of us out. A few weeks ago, during my last stay in the hospital, I would have to say I was pretty much depressed. I had no desire to eat, or to get out of bed, or to shower, or to do anything that I normally enjoyed. I felt so bad. Ultimately on this last visit, they did find out what was wrong, and they did yet another procedure to fix the bloating problem, which was tied to the new kidney and my heart. Believe it or not I have lost over 20+ pounds in fluid over the last week and a half. I feel so much better mentally as well as physically. I feel like finally I am on the road to feeling better. Again, I need to send out thank you's to all that have been praying and sending well wishes. I apologize for not getting back to many of you sooner. But like the title of this blog says, I am starting to see things clearer now. You don't have to bug Tricia about how I am doing :-) Please feel free to contact me, and I'll give you the scoop.

Sorry for not posting any updates lately!

Good afternoon...it's Tricia with a long overdue update on the transplant saga. I say "saga" because that's what it's been for Delmer. The last update on October 31 announced that he was home from the hospital. Since that time he was admitted yet again! After experiencing no relief from the excessive fluid retention, the surgeon at the Med Center did yet another surgical procedure to fix the problem. Delmer reports that the combination of the surgery and a high dose of a diuretic has resulted in the loss of 20 lbs. of fluid over the past few days. Delmer says he feels so much better!

So...we'll hope and pray that the worst is over for our dear friend.

As for me...I started back to work on Monday and I have to say...it's kicked my butt! My poor body is going through serious couch withdrawal. But overall, I'm feeling great - and am very thankful for that. It's also great to back amongst my friends and coworkers.

So, on that note, I'd better get back to work. Delmer and I will be back in touch soon...I promise!