Appetite is Returning!

After we returned from the doctor's visit today Lee surprised me with what he asked for supper.  He said he really would like to have a whopper from Burger King with french fries.  I reminded him that the fries were not recommended both for the carbs and the potassium.  He said he just could not imagine eating the burger without the fries.  He got the fries.   I hope he gains a pound or two and I know that his blood sugar will probably be too high.  I did give him an extra unit of insulin, just in case.  I'll check it again @ bedtime to see the damage we did.  Anyway, Lee really enjoyed that meal!  He ate all of it.  That is the first since last November.  How could I refuse?!

The doctor visit this afternoon was with the cardiac doctor who did that long ablation procedure about six weeks ago.  Everything checked out good and he is now going to begin reducing his medication.  He said the heart had had time to settle down and would be fine with some "weaning" off three of the meds.  One of the ones to be discontinued after this med runs out (Lovenox) is the Belly shot.  He and I will both be delighted to get rid of that one.

This has been another good day and another FIRST.  Today, Lee walked (with rolater) into the clinic for the first time since his transplant.  Up until now I have had to push the wheelchair.  I told him a couple of days ago that this visit would be with him walking.  He agreed with me.  This is a very long walk and I want all of you to know that he did it with no complaints.  In fact, as we were leaving I was busy scheduling him for a return appointment in three months and he just left me and started walking down the hallway to the lobby. By the time I finished, he was almost in the lobby.

If feels so good to be able to share all these good days with you.  What a joy it is to write about his returning strength, appetite and his overall general health.  I believe he is enjoying his returning independence as much as I am.  It seems with each passing day we rejoice over yet another milestone in our lives.

Thank you for staying with us on this journey.  I can't tell you how much it means to both of us to know that you are there.  Our journey will continue until we come home.  Stay with us.

More Later.............................................................Brenda