In her own words
Stacey’s own entries — humor, hospital stays, lungaversaries, and life, in the order she wrote them, with notes from friends woven in, often written in reply to her.
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Note from Stacey
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
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Note from Stacey
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…
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Note from Mary
You sicko! how can you watch the needle go in!!! I always always always look away until it goes in. I don’t even like seeing the blood come out. Of course, I do donate platelets, but that is totally different! Knowing you, you will break the transplant longevity record just because you like to break…
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Note from Stacey
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…
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Note from Felix
Hi Stacey! Congrats on your recent PFT test. That is very encouraging. Also, that you have been winning games in badminton makes me smile. I am pretty astounded you can do 5.11’s again. I am still stuck at 5.10 out here. I’d like to think that maybe things are rated harder at the gym out…
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Note from Mary
HI stacey, I think it was resting you were doing, not falling, and I certainly didn’t venture on the 5.11s!!! you rock! I hope you had fun with the sheclimbers tonight 🙂 Mary, from Palo alto
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Note from Stacey
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…
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Note from Stacey
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…
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Note from Stacey
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…
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Note from Stacey
Last Thursday’s tests went pretty well. My PFT score was 57%, a little lower but still within a good range. I continue to play badminton with the team. They are good players, and I have a lot to learn. I am finding it a very humbling experience to play actual games. I tend to lose…