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Things Are Looking Up!!

It has been a full month since I last blogged!  Time seems to be flying by!!  In my last blog I reported that I had an infection and cough.  Well that took an entire three weeks to shake and most of those three weeks were in bed!  Well I am pleased to report that it has now gone and I am once again starting to feel good!!

Also during the time of being unwell, my kidney results deteriorated and every time I went to the hospital I had to wait for my results with the potential of having to stay in hospital and have another biopsy (that would be my third on the new kidney). 

The week before last the hospital also requested that I go to Treliske in the week for an emergency blood test.  Whilst there I saw my consultant which was really nice.  If those results were poor, again I would have been checked back into Derriford.

Well I managed to get away with not being checked back into hospital and now my results seem to be improving again as a result of reducing my immunosuppresant drugs! 

Last Monday I spoke to the Doctor about whether or not it was sensible to dance on Flora Day.  I wasn't going to ask but I was nagged into it and I suppose it was the sensible thing to do!  However, if the result of this conversation wasn't what I wanted to hear I don't know if I would have taken any notice!  Anyway, the Doctor confirmed that it was absolutely fine!  Yay!!

Last Monday I also discussed with the Doctor my blood pressure medication.  I am on three medications to keep my blood pressure under control one of which is a beta blocker which I am concerned is keeping my heart rate too low whilst I am exercising.  Well the Doctor has agreed to taper me off the offending medication and see how I go.  I am concerned it won't work in the end as in both August and January whilst in hospital I was put on this medication as a last resort as they could not get my blood pressure under control.  We'll see!

I have been out and about all weekend enjoying the fabulous Cornish sunshine and increasing my walking distance.  I am feeling better and better by the day!!

Today I watched my friend Ruth run a 10 mile all terrain race in Helston.  She did exceptionally well and raised over £500 for Kidney Research in the process!  Well done Ruthie!!

On Tuesday evening is the curry night in aid of Kidney Research organised by my brothers fiance Tracy.  She has done a fabulous job with all 70 tickets being sold and over 30 raffle prizes being donated.  We aim to raise in excess of £750 as a result of this event! 

My dad also informed me that the Helston Bowling Club has decided to donate to kidney Research half of the money from their annual fundraising event!  With the money donated by the Blue Anchor that is almost £2,000 raised for this excellent cause ;-)

Finally just to let you all know that Mum is doing fabulously!  Apart from getting tired if she really overdoes it, she is virtually back to normal!  I will be spoiling her lots on Mothers Day next weekend ;-)

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  1. fatgirlslim27 March 2011 at 19:27

    That is great news hun, and your mum needs a spoiling!!

    GHlad to see the locals are doing their bit too.

    Keep it up hun xx

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