Update - 22 July 2010

To my loyal followers, I apologise for the lack of news.Much has taken place since my last posting but with World Cups, school holidays and work issues, I have had little time to update the blog. Let me quickly fill in the basics lest we get bogged down with details.

Six weeks ago I was admitted to hospital just for tests to find out why my chest was not clearing. I was consulted by an ENT who, after sticking a long pipe up my nose, diagnosed sinus problems, not chest. To address my depression and anxiety I was consulted by a psychiatrist while in the ward. It was during this consult that I had my second seizure - I remember seeing the psychiatrist, and remember waking in ICU, but nothing in between! I now remain on epilepsy medication and hope and pray each day that the seizures refrain.

One of my blood pressure meds was recently increased and this caused some rather uncomfortable issues.The drug has a tendency to cause swelling in the legs which is what I have dealt with painfully for the last three weeks. Believe me when I describe my calves as twice their normal size, with the skin tight and hot and blistered. I've been able to wear nothing but Crocs, even to work! This Monday I volunteered to try a new drug which does not cause this swelling but is otherwise unknown. I am happy to say that this guinea pig has relatively normal limbs now.

One of my other recent highlights was having my wisdom tooth extracted the other day. I was required to have a dental check-up as part of my transplant workup. I spent all week worrying about the damn appointment and it turned out to be nothing. The tooth came out in two minutes under local anesthetic so I was very chuffed and relieved by the end. Despite the simply procedure, I still suffered a week of trauma leading up to it....silly hey?

The very latest is that I got out of hospital yesterday after another two night stay. I was admitted for anti-biotic treatment of an infection in my peritoneum (the membrane that does the dialysis). These infections can be very nasty but we caught it early and smacked it on the head before my temperature even changed. It's my first infection in a year which I am proud of. It is quite common for patients to pick up infections every couple of months!

That about sums up the events of the past few weeks. I wish they were as easily experienced as they were written!