@dannyboy, sending light and love. As I thought of you this morning, my son's friend Zach came to mind. You had noted that a successful transplant wouldn't guarantee a long life span, however, that's not always true. Zach was 2 when he got his transplant. He was an enigma in that he had reactions to the anti-rejection medications and had to be taken off of them. He's spent his life without them, which has always perplexed the doctors. He's now in his early 30's and doing fine. Don't set limitations!
I have a larger update but I have to type it in a keyboard instead of my phone but I’m moving forward to the next stage of this process. More tonight! Thank you all so much for the light and love!
After a grueling day the hospital, we're now checked into the on-campus housing and I can tell you the full story.
When I first jumped onto this path about a month ago, I asked @jeanne-mayell for her read on things - which I know is not something she likes to do (health realted inquiries) but she brought it to a small group of you here to get a better read on and we were all left with the idea that this would happen. And today, going in I felt all your prayers and energy keeping me calm for a TWO HOUR MRI. A funny note - everything was fine until they told me to breathe normally for the next MRI test of about 5 minutes and at that point I couldn't tell you want normal breathing was, which meant they had to restart that test a bunch of times. Lord the pressure!
At the consult with the transplant team I was told I'm a match and everything appeared to be good but - they need to run one more test AND I have to lose between 30-50 pounds over the next few months. (THis is completely doable - pre-pandemic I was losing about 10-15 pounds a month doing Keto and the weight they want me at is the weight I was almost at. Bottom line, I've already lost 36 this summer)
Reads that came in from several of you that are "Hits" in this:
- Well, this seems to connect to my feeling that he needs to get his body in top shape. Mind set like training for the Olympics, or preparing for oral arguments at the Supreme Court. Set the goal and focus on it. (@lovendures)
- about the weight range…it can’t simply be on the border of range.
He really needs to be the healthiest he can be. If he is to do this it needs to be a priority. - got the sense that now it was "show time" or "Time to go to boot camp" to tone up and use all the skills of soul and in this case his actual body - it's a hard brief - and it brings in all his own fears about mortality and about his own time on this earth, our own mortality. (Andrew)
- They want you to be in better physical shape. (Jeanne)
- The recovery is grueling. I think it will take a full year to fully recover, not the six weeks they say in the literature. You will have to be careful what you ingests for at least a year, to not ingest anything that taxes the liver, but also this procedure impacts every organ system in your body, not just your liver (Also Jeanne)
You can see where these are going. This was the exact conversation we had today.
So - my BMI was below their ceiling. They want me to get closer to the floor. We have time to get there. I know HOW to get there (and have already started doing it.). This in fact give sme more of a motivation to get there because I'm no longer just doing this for me.
Factor this into what all of you have said in this thread and I think we're headed toward a longer term prediction on this but given how spot on eveyone was (including my own mini reads) about what we'd need to do - I felt confident tonight when talking to K and assuring him that I'd get us there, that I will - in fact - get us there.
So thank you all. For your love. For your light. For your guidance.
I will - in fact - get us there.
- @dannyboy a knowing in our very bones - yes, you do indeed get you both there... with bells on ! 💜🪽
Wow!
Thank you for the update.
Funny about the MRI pressure. I can imagine feeling the same way!! hahaha
When is your next check-in?
I have a feeling you will inspire many of us here to get in better shape along with you. (You know, if Dannyboy can we can too!!!) You are already inspiring all of us with your dedication to this lifesaving mission.
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Hi guys.
Having a difficult time right now. Local town is attempting some underhanded stuff that directly impacts my family farm.
I am going to ask for Prayers and Healing to give me guidance to protect our farm / natural property. Or even better that divine sources steps in to help.
I have contacted everyone I can think of in the past two days, but I am feeling angst and fear at the moment.
@april 🙏🏻💜🪽💜🙏🏻 asking AA Michael to come to your aid and fight this battle for you and family and protect you all from any harm.
@april Sending prayers and healing, divine Reiki energy to you, your family, your farm and the community you live in...
@dannyboy What wonderful gifts you bring to the world, Dannyboy. I join those who see your honorable life of service and your ever present humor... and am warmed by your latest gift... please know your are in my prayers. I will send loving divine Reiki energy to you, your "cousin-in-law", your immediate and extended family and to the medical staff.
I got word today that my friend Steve has passed away. Please hold his widow Susan in the light.
The issue that I mentioned before seems to have come to a head. I am very likely going to need surgery on my neck for a degenerated disk. I have an appointment with my primary care doctor in about 10 days to discuss it with her, but in the meantime, I am in some pretty severe and constant pain. I would appreciate any prayers and healing energy you can send.
@tgraf66 we’ve got you. Healing light and energy your way for a fast resolution to this and to manage the pain in the mean time!