Bart’s Transplant Journey

10/25/2024

The struggle is real!

10/18/2024

And we made it home.

10/17/2024

We are all done and heading home! Last appointment was good, Dr gave Bart a 5 out of 5, he’s doing great and he doesn’t need another stress test, the other tests showed everything. So, Goodbye Rochester, we will see you next time!

10/16/2024

It’s beautiful here, but has been cold

10/16/2024

Bart is stressing over his stress test in a little bit. Last appointment for today and then one more in the morning.

10/14/2024

For those of you who haven’t been here, Mayo Clinic is huge. We will be in each of the 4 areas for his varying appointments. And they aren’t in order, they zigzag back and forth. The cool thing is, there is a subway level that connects the buildings underground so once you get inside, you don’t have to go back out. This is just a visual as some people have asked. I’ll put up pictures tomorrow as we go as some of the views are stunning from way up high!

10/14/2024

So, today was blood/urine work-up and dialysis. Tomorrow is 7 appointments starting at 7:45 am. Bloodwork is looking good so far. Tomorrow will be a long day, we will get our steps in for sure!

10/12/2024

After a long night we made it to Rochester

10/12/2024

We are officially on our way to Rochester. We hope all goes well and we have safe travels.

10/06/2024

Sorry for the late update. All Bart’s procedures went well the other day. Echocardiogram results looked good, chest X-ray was clear, he said the eye injection wasn’t too bad this time and they got our oil changed 2 hours ahead of time!
We leave next Saturday to go to Mayo Clinic for his re-evaluation for the kidney transplant list. That should be a good trip as well.

10/03/2024

Echo is done. Way less stressful than he thought. And much quicker!

10/03/2024

So we are starting to get ready for our Mayo trip with other appointments before we go. Today we are on the road at 6:30am (ugh) for the following:
Echocardiogram at 8:30
Chest X-rays at 11:30
Quick (we hope) oil change
Eye injection at 1:40.
Need to fit a lunch in there somewhere and be back so I can work 7-12.
Will be a long one today, the first appointment is the most concerning because Bart has to lay flat. We will see.

09/10/2024

You are not alone! Stand up and fight this ugly disease. You are a warrior!!

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09/08/2024

Have a great Sunday, everybody!

09/06/2024

How is everyone today! My day is a lot better than it was Wednesday! I got almost 10 minutes early! I tried to do a video but the one I made had no sound. Come to find out my phone microphone isn’t working. Hopefully I can get fix soon. If it’s not one thing it’s another!
Thanks for the all prayers my labs come out great! Have a blessed day everyone!

09/04/2024

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09/04/2024

I’m going to start being an influencer on different platforms. I want to provide a fun and informational place show the in and outs of dialysis. Please give me a follow! Have a blessed day!

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09/04/2024

Hello everyone! I have a great day! I’m trying to stay positive, it has been crappy 💩 day so far. Got on late today and it’s lab day. Please say prayer my labs are good. Have a great day!