Monday, October 09, 2006

Bloodwork

Bloodwork!

So last week was the monthly doctor visit. He is doing ok, levels are slightly rising again after being down for the last couple months. But, his whiteblood cell count was way out of range-a simmering infection somewhere. Oh the joys. So they did more blood work and we are now awaiting the results. In the mean time- Dusty has to get some teeth pulled. The dentist was wanting to save his teeth-the doc overrules, pull 'em! Apparently his immune system can't handle the healing it would take to do root canals and all. This doesn't sit well for big bird. But, we finally convinced him that he could get a bridge made and fill in the gaps and no one would be any the wiser. Well except now that I have broadcasted it to all to read.

And then get this, he says his fatigue (and yes he does get extreme fatigue-I'm just annoyed) gets to where it exhausts him-so he got medical approval for applying for handicap parking permits. And he didn't even get one for me. Oh no he gets them for his car and our cousins car (just because we take her car for running around and it makes more sense still doesn't mean I have to like it!). He is such a spoiled brat!!!!!

I keep having dreams that things are gonna turn for the worse, boy I hope they are just fears and not something to come! Big bird's medicare enrollment forms should be coming next month. We are in our last 5 month stretch. Keep the good vibes up.
***BREAKING NEWS- Big Bird had his Liver Transplant on Wednesday December 12, 2007***

Adventures in Big Bird's Liver World is an account of the daily adventures, trials, frustrations and workings of living with PSC. My brother, aka Big Bird, was diagnosed with PSC in 2000, after battleing UC for many years. He was listed for a transplant in May 2007. We now await the infamous "call". In the mean time, this is where we vent, poise questions and ramble about life, doctor appointments, illness, good days & bad days.