Well, I received some rather depressing news at my latest pulmonology appointment last Wednesday. My lungs have officially reached their end stage.
I am feeling all kinds of emotions. Sadness, anger, and thankfulness.
I am sad that my lungs are pretty much nonfunctioning (21%). I am angry that I was born with this disease (a disease that could have been prevented had my biological mother not lived a certain lifestyle). I am thankful that I was adopted by a loving mother and father, with a great support system.
Thank you for letting me vent.
I know others have it worse. And, I am truly blessed.
The only viable option at this point is a bilateral lung transplant. I need to be 190 pounds or less before a transplant team will even see me. Now it’s me against the clock …
On the plus side, I am looking forward to my 37th birthday come September. Dad and I will be seeing Chicago (the band). 😁
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Well, I received some rather depressing news at my latest pulmonology appointment last Wednesday. My lungs have officially reached their end stage.
I am feeling all kinds of emotions. Sadness, anger, and thankfulness.
I am sad that my lungs are pretty much nonfunctioning (21%). I am angry that I was born with this disease (a disease that could have been prevented had my biological mother not lived a certain lifestyle). I am thankful that I was adopted by a loving mother and father, with a great support system.
Thank you for letting me vent.
I know others have it worse. And, I am truly blessed.
The only viable option at this point is a bilateral lung transplant. I need to be 190 pounds or less before a transplant team will even see me. Now it’s me against the clock …
On the plus side, I am looking forward to my 37th birthday come September. Dad and I will be seeing Chicago (the band). 😁