I got the call from Emory I have been waiting on today. Again, mixed feelings came with the phone call. As excited as I am about getting better, I can't help but feel my heart drop everytime I get news about its approach. I will be meeting with the transplant team for my evaluation and testing on February 9 and 10. I am not sure what is going to happen on that date, but I know the date. The lady that I talked to said that she was sending me a package via FedEx detailing what will happen and some of my meeting dates. It should get here tomorrow, until then we just wait some more.
I think I have come to the conclusion that I am excited about getting the transplant and feeling better, but I am nervous about what the recovery is going to be like. I have found another blog on Blogger that is the story of a lady who just finished being a living donor to her brother. It has been a big help in knowing what to expect. The site has helped assure me that some of my thoughts and worries are not crazy, but a little bit normal, at least.
My nerves about the process and recovery trump my excitement at certain moments, this being one of them. I am currently trying to clear the fog that is in my head about what is going on. Once that clears, I may be able to type more. Until then.........
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Life of a Carpenter's son
I have started a new personal blog. I decided to keep this blog to mainly talk about organ donation issues and things that are happening in my life concerning the transplant. Click the title to go to my new page,
Life of a Carpenter's son.
Life of a Carpenter's son.
About Me
- Josh Carpenter
- I am a 27 year old 5th grade teacher. I had a liver transplant on March 26, 2006. I love to be outdoors whether it is fishing, gardening, hiking, or any other thing that I can do in the sunshine. I live in the North Georgia Mountains, otherwise known as God's Country.
3 comments:
I have a scar the size of a football field (OK I exaggerate) but it is large & I am grateful for it everyday!! Saved my life so I could continue to celebrate every New Year's Eve with family & good friends like you. I will pray for your health & your wonderful life.
Josh, Best of luck to you as you go to Emory for testing this week. Joe and I are doing GREAT, just slowly recovering. Have faith and patience and know that good vibes are being sent your way from Minneapolis!
(P.S. My friends enjoyed a good giggle over the fact that you referred to me as a "lady." Hee hee!)
Becky
"Chopped Liver"
Josh, I have hep C and waiting for my surgery date..soon. Hopefully 3/1/06.After reading your blogg I strugled with the though of writing to you...I have willed myself a strong outcome through all of this process beginning to my almost end journey...it is a positive journey. .. ...please breathe light into your center and all around you your fear will lessen, meditate on the goodness that you are, you will be healed.
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