The Restricted Phone call

 Lately, if I don't know the number, I won't answer.   I answered it yesterday when it said restricted.   It was my doctor...the actual doctor....She called to tell me the results of my breast biopsy and it didn't look good...not bad but more testing....Then she reread it and said "oh I read this wrong- everything is good".   

So that came out good.  I called the transplant coordinator and asked her to check to see what was left.  I felt like I've done everything but one last test.  And over break would be the best time to get everything done (especially before our insurance switches January 1st.  She called today and all that is left is the stress test I have scheduled the 27th and a conversation with the financial person.   She said the heart doctor is very fast at turning stuff over, so they will probably be able to present me to the committee right after the new year.  This is great news.   After I'm on the list the waiting starts for a donor.  People can get tested if they are interested then or I'll wait for a donor.   

This comes as good news this week, as I've also gotten the call that my nephrologist (kidney doctor) is referring me to the surgeon to get my dialysis line put in.   I'm in Stage 5 kidney failure and will need to start dialysis soon.   I'm trying to stay hopeful that overall I will continue to feel decent.  I've only had a few days where I had massive pain.  I have been more tired (but again it's the end of the semester too).  I'm also very thankful that at least for the majority of next year, I don't have to worry to much about medical items overrunning my budget.   Thank you to everyone who has made that possible.

I haven't heard anything about my car, I'm still driving a rental.  They towed it away to somewhere different, but no one will return calls or emails.  That's real frustrating.  I would like to at least know which way they are going.  And hopefully it will pay off my loan plus some if they total it.  It's been two weeks so I'm hoping to hear something soon.  I'll probably call again today.   

I hope everyone is finding some joy in the holiday season.