Author: Stacey

Cherie, Felix and Michelle, thanks for your good wishes and congratulations! The Transplant Games…so many wonderful memories in one week…it hard to convey the spirit of the Games in words, but I will do my best. As the Games approached, I was in the best physical condition in years. At my check-up, I scored 66%…

Hi Denise and Felix, Thanks so much for your pictures and messages. I am really looking forward to the Games! Mia is adorable. I haven’t seen her since she was 3 months old. She looks so strong and healthy. I have been working on the TRIO newsletter, and organizing sheclimbs trips. I will put up…

Sorry it has been so long since I have last posted! Things have been going well on the health front. I have gained three pounds, and I am up to a hefty 82! My last check-up revealed my lung function is somewhat stable, with a PFT score of 57% of normal lung capacity. I am…

It has been a good week. On Friday, I joined Clare and Isa at the track. We had a great time practicing sprints and the long jump. Isa did a personal record of 9’1″. Last weekend I went to the Pet Parade with Isa. She dressed her dog Rupie up like a doctor. It was…

I had a fun breakfast with Mary, ten drove to Stanford for a blood draw. After the blood draw at the hospital today, I went to badminton practice. We worked on long serves. Later tonight I will climb with some friends at the gym. Stacey, from Belmont

Mary, I guess I do like to set records. If I get specific, I can make some good ones up. (Best climb in the Bay Area by a double-lung patient whose name is Stacey.) Trying to enjoy life and not think about longetivity. I’ve learned that life is unpredictable. Honestly, I’ve had a lot of…

Felix and Mary, thanks for writing! I am excited about being able to do 5.11’s, although I still have trouble with the overhanging climbs. To make myself feel good, I do balancy 5.11’s! I have also been swimming at the Pacific Athletic Club. I am up to 20 laps, resting after each one. Since I…

On Thursday, I had a wonderful dinner with Isa and Andrew, and played with their adorable dog, Rupie. Friday, I had my monthly octreotide shot at the hospital. It was not too painful, but made me sore so I just watched at badminton practice instead of playing. Saturday, Rene and I took a walk along…

After badminton class today, Javier and I went to the Golden Gate Badminton Club in Menlo Park. One of the founders of the club, Mike Yang, gave me a warm welcome and offered to sponsor me for the U.S. Transplant Games. He gave me two rackets, wristbands, a shirt, a discount on shoes and a…

Yesterday was a good day. The coach had us pick numbers for partners and we played a doubles tournament. Surprisingly, I won 3 out of 4 games. I felt good that I could keep up. After badminton I went out to dinner with the team. I tried to recruit them for trying rock-climbing, but was…