Bowdiddley Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 So whats been going on? I've missed a few days here because I was having some rejection issues with my new liver. Thats always kind of scary because it could put me back on the list for another transplant and I'd like to just keep this one. After week of steroid mega doses the rejection seems to have quit at least for now, back to bi-weekly blood work! I have grown to hate needles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Hey Bow... Good luck man.. Hope it takes.... I think now is a good time to wish you a happy new year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmurray Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 And here I am worrying about my insignificant problems. Good luck mate, hope it works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Even though this is worrying news thanks for sharing it as more people can pray for you now. I have my fingers crossed and can only encourage you to stay positive and keep your humour with it all! cheers to youxx Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Fight the good fight, man! We'll send prayers and good thoughts your way. Hey... and thanks for thinking of your GF buds and dropping us a line!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowdiddley Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 Thanks for the good thoughts, I really do appreciate them all. Matt I feel the same about the prayer's. I think it has got me this far post transplant. I have a magnificent medical team that and prayer keeps my worrying to a minimum. After the first round of steroids my wife started calling them "Randy Drugs". Viagra has nothing on this stuff! Hey... and thanks for thinking of your GF buds and dropping us a line!! Not a problem, you guys ARE my buds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Owl Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Good luck and take it easy until this blows over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 I shall keep you in my thoughts and prayers. You will be fine my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete c Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 hope all stays well with you, stay strong and keep a positive attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Keep strong......I'll pray for you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Hey Bow - Glad to hear you're doing better. I'll keep you in my prayers. And my wife says she's gonna have her fourth graders (St. Mike's School) do some for ya too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Bo, you know you're in our thoughts and prayers. When will you be sure it takes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowdiddley Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 Muchos gracias amigos! I really do appreciate the kind words! It means a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowdiddley Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 Bo, you know you're in our thoughts and prayers. When will you be sure it takes? Well it has taken for now, I'll have blood work again on the 16 and then every two weeks just to make sure nothing changes. This is something that most transplant patient's have to deal with. Due to the organ that was transplanted in me having a different DNA my body will always recognize it to be a foreign body and therefore will attempt to fight it just like a virus or anything else that isn't supposed to be in me. Because of that transplant patients have to take med's that reduce my bodies immuno system ability to fight off things. These meds cost about $2500/month but insurance covers most of that thank goodness! Its all good though, cause I have had two years that I would not have had without the transplant. When I look at the big picture these last two years are really a gift from the liver donor. Ever since the operation I've always said to my family and friends, "be thankful for every moment you have and never pass on a chance to tell your friends and family that you love them, because it may be the last chance you get". So having said that..... I love all you guys! B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Very best wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Good luck man, I hope everything works out for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Well it has taken for now, I'll have blood work again on the 16 and then every two weeks just to make sure nothing changes. This is something that most transplant patient's have to deal with. Due to the organ that was transplanted in me having a different DNA my body will always recognize it to be a foreign body and therefore will attempt to fight it just like a virus or anything else that isn't supposed to be in me. Because of that transplant patients have to take med's that reduce my bodies immuno system ability to fight off things. These meds cost about $2500/month but insurance covers most of that thank goodness! Its all good though, cause I have had two years that I would not have had without the transplant. When I look at the big picture these last two years are really a gift from the liver donor. Ever since the operation I've always said to my family and friends, "be thankful for every moment you have and never pass on a chance to tell your friends and family that you love them, because it may be the last chance you get". So having said that..... I love all you guys! B) Back at ya man! And may I take this opportunity to encourage everyone to be an organ donor. What better legacy to leave than someone's extended life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 "be thankful for every moment you have and never pass on a chance to tell your friends and family that you love them, because it may be the last chance you get". So having said that..... I love all you guys! B) Amen brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 All the best. But, don't you just love liver and onions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahKeen Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Bow, stay strong buddy. I pray for Jesus' will and healing for you. I'm thankful that you're around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Nothing but the best for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Stay with it Bow! Glad to hear you're doing okay, and NeoCon Compound prayers coming at ya from me and the missus. And yes, thank God for the donor. Regardless of how we feel about the here-after, it's crazy to take perfectly good tissue with us, eh? God bless you buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Just got to this thread after work... Yeah, you've my prayers too but... I've a hunch that your own spirit and sense of humor that you've retained are probably your best medicine and other medicines merely reinforce it... Lash - you be bad. <grin> Here I'd considered and rejected a bad line about onions always =making liver better, and then you did your line. Actually... hey, I like fried onion and I think they're good for you as well as taste good. My point on that beyond the joke comes back to that "spirit" thing. It's awfully powerful. Some of mine is with you. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 I'm so sorry you are going through this Bow, you will certainly be on our prayer list.... it is amazing how common trans plants are today, that doesn't make it any easier, but doctors have so many better drugs to help now...hang tuff brother... God Bless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Hang in there fella..... Hopefully this was just an episode, and you're now on your way to a full and speed recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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