foot report

Thanks, Christine,
Saw the endo first. He encouraged me to pursue a kidney/pancreas transplant.
Things won’t get better with me, only worse and kidneys are now at 23%. He
said chances are better when you get a simultaneous K/P tx than just a
kidney — many are waiting on that.
Footologist said I will probably have pain for a loooong time but not as
severe as before surgery. 8^( He also signed papers for me to get a
PERMANENT handicap card(s) - since permanent, they were no charge. I’ll show
HIM!! I’m going to not need them later. I go back Monday to get stitches
removed. Sure wish it had been my other foot — but you know about the guy
with the withered hand who prayed, “Lord, please make my hand like the other
one,” and ended up with 2 withered hands.
handicapped Jan 8^(

2 Responses to “foot report”

  1. ignacio_6 Says:

    In a message dated 12/07/99 3:46:54 PM Eastern Standard Time,
    jhughey@… writes:
    <<
    Saw the endo first. He encouraged me to pursue a kidney/pancreas transplant.
    Things won’t get better with me, only worse and kidneys are now at 23%. He
    said chances are better when you get a simultaneous K/P tx than just a
    kidney — many are waiting on that.
    WOW Jan,
    What do you think you are going to do? Are you going to see about being put
    on the transplant list? This must be a heavy decision to make. You do not
    need dialysis at this point, Do you? Oh My….my head is spinning….how is
    YOUR head????
    Christine

  2. hollis_1300 Says:

    In a message dated 12/7/1999 6:40:39 PM Central Standard Time,
    CMAG242@… writes:
    << WOW Jan,
    What do you think you are going to do? Are you going to see about being put
    on the transplant list? This must be a heavy decision to make. You do not
    need dialysis at this point, Do you? Oh My….my head is spinning….how is
    YOUR head????
    Christine
    Jan, I am having the same thoughts as Christine. I am praying for you as are
    the others. I really love this list and feel close to everyone on it. I was
    trying to explain how it feels to have this disease to one of my closest
    friends who has watched me go through some of the challenges associated with
    diabetes. I am only a type 2 even though I have known since I was 21 that I
    have had this disease, I can’t even imagine having had it since a young
    child. My love and thoughts are with you right now with your foot and your

    decision and just know I am here for you my friend. I have not really been
    talkative lately my family has just been staying sick with this stuff, the
    weather is hot one day and freezing the next and I am just trying to keep
    from really getting down. I do wish I was closer to you because I would be
    there to help no question about it. Right now all I can give is my cyber
    help and support. Tons of hugs Shelia

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