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Stupid incision
Wednesday, while talking to Infectious Disease about unrelated questions, I asked Dr. Avery to look at my incision. (Which I’ve been convinced for a week is getting infected.) She decided to swab it...
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Dehiscing & debriding
Since the parents don’t like me posting pictures of my incision on here…. close your eyes and imagine 2 big craters along an otherwise healed over Mercedes Benz shape – a “chevron” they call it. That...
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Helpful “sick chick” links + an update
Since I have to take my BP, pulse, weight, and temp daily, I was excited to find some sites with pre-designed medical documents you can download. Plus some are very nice and can help you record so...
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You all are so good to me!
Hi everyone, Just wanted to check in and say, yes, I’m alive! I haven’t posted in a few days because things have been getting pretty crazy over here while I’m starting to feel better and have my...
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2 months
It’s been two months since my liver transplant, and I can’t believe where I’ve been during these past 8 weeks. I can’t believe what I’ve been through, the support I’ve been shown, and how wonderful...
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3 Month Update & A Prayer Request
Hi everyone, Just a little update and a prayer request below. I’m doing so great. It’s been 3 months since my surgery, and I can’t help but reflect on where I’ve been. Thinking back on my life with...
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Recovery
Okay, I realize this is a little late, and I apologize. I had my splenectomy Friday, was discharged from the hospital Wednesday, and today is now Friday again, and this is the first post-surgery update...
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Another Update
Once again, I’m a little late on an update! I’m all healed from my massive splenectomy! My 40 staples are out, my incision is healed, and other than fatigue and sore (cut) abdominal muscles, I think...
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Good, good news!!
Just wanted to check in really quickly and say that thanks to the prayers of you and so many others, I had so many awesome reports with my doctors today! My labs are nearly perfect. For the first time...
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An update and an invitation
It’s been so long since my last update. I’ve been busy enjoying life and, oh, just getting engaged to my best friend and biggest, sweetest supporter. :) We are getting married in the spring, and we...
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