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@rosemarya thank you so much for sharing your prograf med experiences. I have already had my prograf med bumped up. I found out today i may have a blocked duct and had an ultrasound and a CT Scan today . A stent may be required. I am so nervous and upset. I have been ubable to decorate this Christmas and i usually have the house done by end of Nov. I cant tolerate conversations and feel like such a Grinch. Maybe it is the prograf increase? Christmas shopping has been restricted to online. But...i havd a liver!!!
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Take care of you! Going out to stores to shop and decorating arrange the "reason for the season" though they are fun. Celebrate this second chance on life with family and friends.
Prayers for healing and that you don't need the stint.
Blessings,
JoDee
Gaylea, Yes! You have a liver! 🎄
Pour yourself a cup of tea, and sit back, prop your feet up. This is the time for you to relax. Put aside your notion of creating a picture perfect Christmas with all the bell, ribbons, and foods. This is not a 'normal' year for you! You don't need to add any stress to your Miraculous New Life right now. Your body has been through a serious major surgery, and it needs time to heal and recover, something only you can provide.
Christmas comes every year, so save the decorations for next November. - Remember that you have been on a long journey - a miserable journey, as you approached your transplant. Even times when it seemed like it wouldn't happen.
Place a pointsettia in a prominent place to enjoy, or ask a friend or loved one to put up a few special decorations (Remember to ask them to return to take them down, too) The delis, restaurants, even grocery stores have fabulous takeouts that will ease the burden of holiday treats.
My experience was that the medicines changed often in the beginning as my body adjusted. This should level off over time, though. That is why we transplant people have so many blood draws. I assume that you are in contact with your transplant team about your level of stress and nervousness. They need to know because many peopls have had similar experiences post surgery.
Let me know what you find out about the stents. I send you my love.
PS - When things calm down for you, I hope you will get back to doing your diamond painting.
@gaylea1 Don't even think about worrying about Christmas this year, just relax and let others do any required work. I had my transplant in September 2016 but my kids made that Christmas very special for me by preparing the whole meal and giving me a very special gift. I hope your family will do the same for you, you deserve it, and I am sure they are happy to know you have this new chance at life.
JK
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So good to hear from You! Merry Christmas.
Don't worry about the decorations...its just a present having your family and friends around you. Good luck with your tests on the stent! I pray you will get stronger each day...