My Update:

Well I am back on a 'visit the hospital once a month' routine so for all intents and purposes, things have been quiet on that front. In fact, Lee has been there more often than I in the last month!

I am also well settled into the dialysis routine...my two bags a day...which has not changed since I started. From a lifestyle perspective, I gotta confess that it's not very invasive or debilitating at all. Sure, it's a nuisance and sometimes a hindrance, but as I've said before, it's easy, painless and quick quick. I also said before that I'd rather not need dialysis of course, but its different when you gotta have it. I must be careful that I don't make too light of it either...it has its negatives, and I still need compassion!!!

So, actively, I'm up and about; doing stuff as before, but with a little extra luggage in tow. Of course water sports are a no-no while I have the catheter, but everything else goes on as normal. Physically, I have my moments. On the whole I feel ok, but my body also reminds me of its condition. I mean I have very little renal function to start with; then coupled with all my meds, its quite a load. Many of the side effects of my meds would put a healthy person in hospital! I get tired, I feel unfit, I get headaches, I get painful wind in the stomach, I don't have much of an appetite and I've lost a lot of weight. However, I have the use of my arms, legs, brain and senses so I have nothing much to moan about really.

Well there is one thing maybe. Since my red blood cell count is too low, they have put me on iron tablets. These have to be complimented with self injected medication, by way of syringe into stomach! Yes, its only twice a week so no sympathy from the diabetics I know, but it still sucks. You can imagine how many times I count to three before finally jabbing...

Anyway, as Lee has said below; her tests are progressing and have all been positive so far. (Except the cancer of course...that was negative). I will learn more about my immediate destiny at my appointment next week Monday, but know already it entails a few unpleasant medical procedures! There is talk that the transplant could even be done before Christmas but I'll get more info on a date as we progress with the tests.

Until then, drink lots of water and take care of my spare parts!