But I think of you all the time, and read here frequently to keep up to date. In reality, I've been going through a breakup with the ex from how long ago? All over again. Sheesh. After all I've been through personally and physically, I don't know why I subjected myself to another round with him, and would go into it, but I think he's had enough of my life for now. Three plus years of the drama, and he just never really made an effort. he moved back in here around the time of my operation, which was August 12th, and I did NOT want to live together again at this point long term. But stay he did, um, financial issues again. And left in a huff, just three weeks ago. Ditching rent for three months, paid Dec, and still owes Jan. since he gave me two days notice.
Familiarity can sure breed contempt.
In any case, I am in school, and was right after the transplant, um two weeks after.
I also was back in the gym two weeks post-op (shhh). I am extremely fortunate, as six months is here Feb. 12th (thanks for remembering Rachel) and I have only had a uti, and that's it. I am doing wonderfully. Stopped Mycelex troches after two months, stop the Valcyte in three weeks, and then the Bactrim gets stopped in August. I can travel after my six months, and my Prograf can come down (I metabolize that stuff like crazy!! They've never seen anything like it, I won't say how much I am taking. Ugh) I was able to get a flu shot just before Xmas, and so far this year I've only had a cold, so that is great! (which I got from the ex, lol).
I am finishing my pilates certification and will start to teach spin classes soon. This semester will be tough as I am transferring to the doctorate program in the fall, and so I've got the GRE exams, plus the pilates exams, plus some tough classes, like the cognitive assessment which starts tonight.
I hope all of you are continuing to do well. I count myself as more than lucky. My donor is doing well, and I enjoy my doctors visits since they've now moved the pre-transplant center into the same office as the post=transplant office, and I find I can help people with their fears when they are coming in for testing. I've also been helping them to organize some of the kidney walks, patient/doctor seminars, and the like. It's very gratifying.
Sorry I haven't been around much. Personally I was in somewhat of a funk. But wanted to say hi to everyone!
Natalie
this past appointment.