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Sep 21, 2008 - 01:22 PM |
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Slight Transplant Update |
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I spoke with my doctor this afternoon in an attempt to learn my relative position on the double-lung list. It's possible that I could be the only AB+ candidate and this knowledge is good to have.
He doesn't know for certain. The list is organized by severity; those in most urgent need receive the organs first. There are multiple criteria which determine this ranking. As of next Friday, new criteria are being added, specifically the presence of high carbon dioxide levels within the blood. I've had problems with that one.
As the chief surgeon told my doctor, if I'm not transplanted by next Friday, the new organization will increase my odds.
...if I'm not transplanted by next Friday.
My doctor cannot confirm anything but the implication from the transplant specialist is that the operation could very well happen sometime this week. As he told me this, a shiver ran down my spine. It changes nothing but it does bring the prospect that much closer, makes it seem far more real. I was hoping to get all my ducks in a row before undergoing the operation. I may not have the opportunity.
We shall see, won't we?
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