I asked Lee how he would describe the kind of day he had, and this was his description of his DAY!
1. We received a call from nurse lung coordinator this a.m. and she informed us that Lee's name would be on the list by the end of TODAY OR TOMORROW!
2. Lee was able to complete all four phases of the physical therapy program today!
3. Lee was told by the therapist who is a member of the transplant review committee that the committee was "shocked" that Lee had been able to go home as sick as he was and actually rehabilitate himself. They did not believe it could be done because his lungs were so bad and he was in such a debilitated condition. Needless to say they have been impressed with this 'Herculean" husband of mine.
So.......we are awaiting the phone call to confirm his being ON THE LIST! After that the average wait here @ Duke is around 15 days. It could be one day to 30 days, but We believe it will be as soon as possible. We also know that they may do a heart bypass to one coronary artery along with the transplant and that he will receive one lung (unless something changes that).
We now wonder why we actually thought we would have the time to watch all those movies we brought along and why we were sure we would be bored! We now covet each moment we have to rest or have some respite from the busy days we have.
Stay tuned to the blog for more info to follow as it happens............................................Brenda
YEAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWE KNEW he could do it and WOULD do it! Soooo proud of you Lee and Brenda! Keep up the good work and we are still your main cheering section here at the county!!!
ReplyDeleteNow that is what we've wanted to hear!
ReplyDeleteSuperman & Superwoman keep it up!
You da' Man and you da' Woman!
Steve & Sara
This is THE best birthday gift you could give me. Love you Pops! Thank you Brenda for all your support love and care!
ReplyDeleteThat is the best news we have heard in a loooooooooooooooong time. We'll be gone over the week-end. If anything takes place call us on Bill's cell. Home place looks great for the wedding. Rick did the yard this pm. Bo bushhoged road and frontage.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work. If we can do anything just let us know.
Our prayers are with you always.
Love you both,
Bill & Gay
ps. That is a great picture of Brenda on the site. Wish I could say the same about you.
Ha Ha (Bill added this comment--Big Surprise)
Was not sure what I was doing --Called brother Jim and used his account to post --thus explains why "Jim says" I'll call Margaret and find out the proper way this works when we get back.
Yayyyyy Grandaddy! I am so proud of you :) I love you both and miss you too!
ReplyDeleteSounds like all is "go" for the transplant. You have both done great jobs. Fantastic accomplishment. We are praying for you as you wait, and will really want to know when the time of transplant comes! Dixon and Carolyn
ReplyDeleteLee, what great exciting news! Brenda the blogs are great and we check several times a day for news. We can hardly wait to see the updates!
ReplyDeleteJudy and Jim