Nov 10, 2017

IN WHICH OUR HAPLESS HEROINE BUYS ANOTHER MONTH...

The exam room door opened ay 8:25 this morning, and Dr. Eskapalli said "WHERE'S THE BOYFRIEND?!"

(Good news travels fast in these here parts, and apparently my family doctor walked out of my physical on Monday morning, picked up the telephone, and hollered "Swarupa!  Our girl Coni has FINALLY landed herself a real live breathing companion that doesn't wear a little silk smoking jacket or who pees on the ottoman!")

(They both love me...they really do.  And if they both didn't take such great care of me and keep my little hampster wheel turning as it does, I would worry about two highly competent physicians kibbutzing about my love life rather than about how we're going to Frankenstein me into getting a few more years.)

(But they do that too, and who am I to put the kabosh on a little fun, right?)

Despite feeling like death on a stick, I am still holding my own at about 9% function.  This number is actually less significant than a few others like potassium, phosphorous, weight, and blood pressure, so for now I can continue to limp along.  

(And!  I can have a dietCoke as a treat, if I like, as long as I take a Tums with it to process the phosphorus in it.)

(Guess what I'm having tonight at the hockey game with my hot dog!)

We did have a good long discusson about dialysis, and Dr. E assures me that it's nothing to be afraid of, and when the time comes for it (maybe in another month or so), I will feel so much better that I will wonder why I ever waited so long.

(Besides...it will give me lots and lots of time to stitch, so I suppose that means that I should start to fish through my cube room studio for suitable projects.)

On the transplant front, the ball is now entirely in my sister's court.  I have completed all of my testing and am exactly where I need to be to move forward.  I will see the transplant surgeon again on November 30, and if she has completed her testing and has been cleared...it will be all systems go.

(The most important thing to know about this particular mess is that I am no longer able or required to clean it up.  As of this morning, Rich has bravely agreed to jump right into the middle of it and bring it to a conclusion one way or another.  All I have to do is get back in my lane, let him make all of the phone calls and ask all of the hard questions, and if it is meant to be...it will be.)

So that's the report.  I am to keep doing what I'm doing and all will soon be well one way or another.  If I can repeat yesterday's shenanigans with my Jersey Boy over and over I think we'll be just fine.  I ate well, slept alot, stitched a bit, cooked us a lovely dinner, read a few pages, and spent some time here with you.

A very very happy life indeed.

24 comments:

  1. I love your Jersey Boy! Love him to bits and pieces! You have a person who cares about you, supports you and respects you . AND will advocate for you. Lucky lady! I am thinking of you a lot lately. Know that I am holding you in my thoughts and prayers. Have a lovely weekend, Coni & Rich ( If you married this guy and he took your last name he would be Rich Rich. Richy Rich! Ha!)

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  2. Take things a day at a time, it's the philosophy I've lived by for many years. I think dialysis is a good thing - I agree with your doctor, you'll wonder why you've put it off for so long.

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  3. Excellent news—and if you provide gossip for your doctors as well, that's just icing on the cake.

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  4. Great news! Sounds like you have a great bunch of doctors. Hey can I ask a stitching related question? Do you know anyone who has been to one of the shepard’s Bush retreats in Utah? They have a announced the dates for next years retreat. I have never been to a retreat before and was thinking about trying to get a spot. Thanks for thoughts/insights!

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    1. Jennifer, I've never been, but two words: Bucket. List. From the moment I first heard about it, I have wanted to go. If you do, please send a full report...I would imagine it to be amazingly fabulous.

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    2. I think when you are feeling better/get the new magic kidney we can all meet up at that retreat. I have a feeling Park City, UT would never be the same. Will keep you posted. Take care!

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  5. Great news! Sounds like you have a lot of great people in your life who care a great deal about you. Stewey would be pleased that you are being taken care of so well, and I am positive he would be thrilled that no one is peeing on the ottoman!

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  6. Good News for you. Here's praying all the little ducks line up when they're suppose to so that it will be smooth sailing. In the meantime, rest, eat properly, stitch when you can, and snuggle with that Jersey Boy.

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  7. Big smiles on your report and so glad you have JB. Hugs & prayers continue for you.

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  8. Coni, your intro today had me actually loling: imagining your docs gossiping, etc. You are really such a terrific writer. I hope that after your health is closer to 100% you will consider writing more, for a wider audience. I'm not the only one who would pay to read you! Enjoy the weekend.

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    1. Evelyn, Coni, imagine my surprise and delight to see your column once more in Needlepoint Now. Made me very happy, indeed! You go girl! Best, Charlotte

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  9. Good news and yes do not be afraid of dialysis! I had a friend who had to go to dialysis and she said it was never painful or anything, and she got a nice little rest in during it!

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  10. Bless you and JB. You have two physicians that care for you. Hugs and prayers for all.

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  11. A day at a time..yes. Good advice. I would second Miss Evelyn above. I would encourage your writing as well. Have a great weekend.

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  12. Coni, good news all the way around! Will continue with prayers for all the right answers your hoping for many blessings have a wonderful weekend doing what makes you happy.....

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  13. Kudos to your Jersey Boy from and former Jersey Girl (left there 35 years ago for Idaho)...best wishes to you both!

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  14. Thank goodness for Jersey Boy and ok news from the docs. Thanks for the update Coni. Hope your diet coke is stupendously good!

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  15. Good news for now! You are so lucky you and Jersey Boy found your way back to each other - he's a real keeper. By the way, dumbo me finally figured out your JB references in previous posts are Jersey Boy...duh. :) Happy Stitching, cooking, eating, watching sports, and all that good stuff.
    Carolyn

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  16. I am so glad your day went well, and as others have said, I think JB is a keeper!! Sorry to comment so late but I took my death cold, aka 'the plague' to bed for the day. Hope your Saturday is wonderful! xo Mj

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  17. Welcome news. Sorry about the Diet Coke though!

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  18. Wonderful news! On the dialysis front and on that dear man taking such good care of you. :)

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  19. Great news! I sure hope you start dialysis soon though, I am glad you have someone with you. I have given up all soft drinks and now just drink Hint water and I LOVE it. Its not in stores too much, but you can order it online, and its WORTH it! Try it! But, if you really crave sweet drinks you may not like it. Its not sweet.

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  20. 9% sounds so scary to me. But I'm heartened to hear that the doctor is ok with a little more wait time. Prayers continue for you and for your sister and that everything falls into place as it supposed to.

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