I thought these holidays would take me out. I had 3 days in a row at the hospital this week & will next week. But I did ok. I can do a bit more each day.
Monthly Archives: December 2016
Salute to my Old Lungs
I wrote this poem a few months ago. It just came to me in the night during a tough night during the wait. I even think it might have been a few days after my first dry run in July.
Week 1 Post Transplant Rehab Complete
I completed my first week of post transplant rehab. I did a mile on the treadmill in about 25 minutes which I wasn’t sure I’d be moving at that great a clip so soon. So that was a pleasant surprise.
Transplanted!
Just a short entry for those who have been following my blog but haven’t heard. I received my double lung transplant on December 2nd. I was released from the hospital on December 13th.
I am quiet because I’m adjusting to new meds & new routines & I tire easily. I had my first outpatient rehab session Thursday the 15th to get tested & baselines for starting next week.
December’s Random (But Applicable) Blog Post
One of my favorite vices is coffee.
We have a Keurig in our house but we use the single serve cups with grounds & made that switch recently for a number of reasons.
Article: How I Used My Treatment To Save Old Works Of Art
I found this article in my social media feed on October 21. I found it interesting for a few reasons.
Transplant Toys – Trying To End The WaitList
I’ve said before I’m an overstuffed kid. But I really have a soft spot for companies & nonprofits that raise transplant awareness through toys.
REPOST: From Spoonies For Life: Fatigue In Chronic Illness Explained (Video)
I like this video too.
It really resonates with me & how I have to budget my own energy.
Review: Therapeutix TENS Unit RXL Ultra
This review isn’t going to have pictures because I think the website does a better job with showing you how these work & what they do.
AS I LIVE & BREATHE 