July 23, 2012

It has been TWO months now since Noel had his transplant.  Life for him is going great!  This last week we had our usual three days of labs and one clinic visit.  We were back on Saturday at the University for a blood transfusion.  By the labs that were done previously Noel was showing signs of being anemic.  We arrived by 7:30am and so over a course of about four hours he was given 2 units of blood.  By noon we were ready for a quick lunch together in the hospital cafeteria.  Then it was taking his daily insulin and medicines then it was off for home.



One of the many visits to the hospital for labs and clinic visits. . .Thanks Brett for tagging along. . .

 


Nook comes in handy in between office visits. . .




Just passing the time and waiting to have lunch before our office visit. . .




Taking it easy while having a transfusion. . .



Sad news came to our family on Sunday.  Our Aunt Mary passed away.  Our thoughts and prayers are with family members at this time of their loss and sadness.

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Looking back two years ago July 2010 Noel had recently been released from IMC Hospital and recovering from Hepatic Encephalopathy that he had.  He also within a few days of being released had a Liver Biopsy at the same hospital.  At this time also preparing to get clearance from our insurance company to go to the University of Utah Liver Clinic.  Communicating with Diabetes doctor as well about his medication. 



We also at this time prepared to meet with a lawyer to have him prepare a "Health Directive" and "Power of Attorney" for both of us which by the way came in very handy when I needed to get records or get answers.

Received clearance from insurance company spent better part of a day retrieving records for two years from doctors, copying and delivering them to the University of Utah Liver Clinic.  MELD SCORE 9. . .

Fast forwarding to July 2011 preparations in full swing to prepare Noel to be put on the transplant list.  Many more tests, shots and office visits needed to be done.  A lot of labs taken as well.  Prescribed water pills because of the bloating.  Also informed that we would be meeting with dietitian's and financial coordinators from the Liver Clinic.  Put on a low-sodium & low-fat diet.  Also met with some of the surgeons from the liver transplant team.  Put on a heavy dose of vitamins and also needs to have a Endoscopy.  MELD SCORE 15. . .

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Thanks again family, friends & neighbors for a successful yard sale.  Look for more information on the next one coming up.  We would love to sell the remaining items.  Thank you again for all your donations.