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Posted 8/8/2008 4:54 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all,

Woo Hoo! Just a quick note to share the good news. I am now active on the transplant list. It will still be a long time until I am eligible for an actual liver, but it is good to know that if a B+ liver were to trickle down, I would be considered. We celebrated with a meal that included lots of garlic. That should keep the werewolves, or vampires, away -- I don't remember which. With the garlic breath, it's probably a good thing that I don't have a GF now -- unless she were to eat as much garlic as I did, it would keep her away.

My parents arrived and are settled into the guest room. Our nap times today coincided perfectly. And while I normally strive to accomplish one thing each day, I was able to do three today. Good times!

The NYU transplant clinic has asked me to register with them, so I am going to follow up on that. I haven't checked their numbers yet but they are reputed to have a larger transplant base and are the nearest clinic 'approved' by my insurer, BlueCross. My transplant team here has encouraged me to register in the two regions to double my chances for a liver.

I hope that you all are doing as well as we do. Caregivers, take some time for yourselves so you don't burn out. Get a massage or get away for some reading time. Patients, keep the faith, down the Lactulose and have a pomegranate cocktail on me (1 oz Pom and 10 oz sodium-free seltzer).

Trying for sleep, John
Posted 8/8/2008 5:03 AM (GMT 0)
yeah yeah yeah yeah I am doing double back flips !!!! I am so happy for you!!!!!!

It's all good!!!!! Glad your parents are there with you and that your nap times are synchronized. Makes things easier huh?

Take care and thanks for sharing. smurf
Posted 8/8/2008 11:31 AM (GMT 0)

John, Hooray! I know that you have been waiting along time for that news and I am so proud for you!!

I hope that you truly have a wonderful visit with you folks!

I didnt have but a minute but wanted to tell you how happy I am for you. THats a good way to start my day off. I go back to work today after having the whole summer off. mad

 Take double good care of yourself,

                     Soonersfan1

Posted 8/8/2008 12:54 PM (GMT 0)
Congrats!!!!
You made it on to the list!!!!
Nobody gets a liver unless they are ON THE LIST!
Now you are there!
Let hope lift you up and carry you thru this.

Such very good news for you..... just wonderful!
Posted 8/8/2008 1:21 PM (GMT 0)
Hi John, I am so happy for you. I'm glad your parents have made it in. Hope you all have a wonderful time together.
Posted 8/8/2008 2:06 PM (GMT 0)
Your news is so wonderful. I am so glad your parents were there to hlep you share in this great news. It gives us all hope that it can really happen Please keep us posted on all the updates with your followups.

Lucy
Posted 8/8/2008 2:36 PM (GMT 0)

Yeah John!  I am so happy for you.  Your on the List!  What a great way to start the day.  I hope you have a wonderful visit with your parents.  Life is so hopeful.

Love and Prayers

Cheryl

Posted 8/8/2008 5:11 PM (GMT 0)
WOO HOO is right and I am soooooo happy for you John yeah .  My husband is waiting to get on the list in San Francisco and they have him scheduled to see a social worker, psychiatrist, dietician and he has to attend some group support meeting's this month so I am praying it won't be too much longer for him.  Hope thing's move fast for you and that you will be good as new in no time,

 

Judith

Posted 8/8/2008 6:22 PM (GMT 0)
 JOHN

    i am so happy for you!!!!! i pray a liver comes for you soon. it must be great seeing your parents   joelene

Posted 8/8/2008 7:42 PM (GMT 0)
Congrats and celebrations for you !!
After a big day like today you need a nap. Glad your parents are with you. I wish mine could be. Both my parents are deceased and that is why I am so happy and lucky to find this group and you etc.

Keep the faith

Karen in Nevada
Posted 8/9/2008 2:51 AM (GMT 0)

Congrats John

And it happened when your parents were there! Nice to have them celebrating with you.   I think garlic is good on everything.  What a great way to celebrate.  Hope you have a good visit with your parents. 

JoAnn

Posted 8/9/2008 4:03 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone for your thoughts, prayers and wishes!

It was too cool to have the letter come while my parents are here. And it really helps to have you all to share it with.

I hope that each of you can celebrate happy events in your respective trials with this disease.

Pink Grandma - yes, the nap coordination is a big deal. Especially with the limited number of usable hours dwindling due to symptoms. Thanks!
Judith - you know that I'm cheering for your husband to get onto the list. Keep the faith!
Karen - I try to never forget how blessed I am to still have my parents around. I know that everyone on the forum will try their best to be family to you.
JoAnn - being in a community of southern Italian heritage, garlic is a mainstay here. Whole cloves on the table with olive oil is not uncommon as a snack. Ummmmm!

I have to try for sleep. Be well, John
(George Harrison tonight -- While My Guitar Gently Weeps)
Posted 8/9/2008 7:50 AM (GMT 0)

John, I am just now able to get on here and read your wonderful news!!!!  I can't begin to tell you how thrilled I am for you!!  Also glad to know your parents are there to share in this exciting news.

I hope George puts you in a restful sleep tonight.

Big hugs,

Connie

P.S.  I use a lot of garlic, too, and there's not a drop of Italian in my blood line.  tongue

Posted 8/10/2008 6:32 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Connie,

I know why you use lots of garlic. You're transcendental! It was obvious from the start. Beatnik poet, transcending all adversity, garlic is a natural.

George was great. My parents are super. This disease sucks. You and the other forum regulars are my backbone.

Be well, know you're loved, and keep on keepin' on!

Goodnight, John (good morning, really)
Posted 8/10/2008 7:18 AM (GMT 0)

"You're transcendental! It was obvious from the start. Beatnik poet, transcending all adversity, garlic is a natural."

And here I thought I was just stubborn!  ;)

Sweet dreams!

Connie 

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