Category: Random Musings

Felix, thanks for your kind words! I talked to Miki last night, and we discussed high school “chronic rejection.” I’m starting to feel better, not throwing up so much. I had a blood draw yesterday, and I go in for a clinic visit with the doctors today, along with another Pulmonary Function Test. Stacey, from…

Miki, thanks for writing. That is a great picture. Good luck in the relay. I have been feeling sick for the past couple days, not able to keep any food down. I must have vomited five times yesterday. I do not have a fever, so hopefully this is nothing serious. I am going in to…

The fluid tap (thoracentesis) did not work, so I will need to schedule another procedure which will involve an ultrasound so they can tell exactly where to insert the extraction needle. Tomorrow (Sunday, March 12th) there will be an article coming out in the Burlingame, San Mateo, and Redwood City Daily News about my participation…

Felix, thanks for your encouraging note! I will drop you a line soon. I am writing from the Stanford hospital cyber cafe on the third floor. It is 12:45 and I am almost done with my day here…I arrived at 8:00 a.m. and took the PFT (Pulmonary Function Test), then went to have x-rays taken.…

Denise, thanks for your cute picture of Mia and the funny stories! Felix, great to hear from you again. I am glad to hear that you are rock-climbing again. Unfortunately, I have some bad news. On Thursday, Mar. 2, I went in for a hospital clinic visit and I was diagnosed with “chronic rejection.” I…

Cherie, thanks so much for your note. I have been thinking about how fun the ice skating party was, too! I have been watching the Olympics, too. I have to admit I became an Olympic couch potato for 17 days. I celebrated my young friend Joshua’s 12th birthday with his family last weekend. It was…

Felix, thanks for your Valentine’s greetings. Yes, the bronchoscopy went well. The results from my annual are back. There are no signs of rejection or infection, so all is well. My lung function is up to 58%, a little higher than last time I was tested. In addition to going to school and working on…

Monday, I got up at 5:00 a.m. to get to the hospital by 6:45 for morning lab tests. These included x-rays, urinalysis, a blood draw, a Pulmonary Function Test (including a six-minute walk test) and an Echo study. Tuesday was another early morning. I checked into the hospital at 6:15 a.m. for my bronchoscopy. I…

This week I was very busy with finishing the newsletter for the Transplant Recipients International Organization. It was the first issue I have published. I think it turned out fairly well. If anyone is interested in a copy, let me know. The cost is $15 for a year’s subscription. With the newsletter done, I had…

Denise, Thank you so much for the ski picture. It is adorable! I’ll bet Sophia picked up skiing quickly. That’s great you are able to rent a cabin with friends. I have had a busy weekend. On Saturday, I attended a Youth Climbing League competition in Santa Clara. It was great to see all the…