Today we went to go see Dr Tandon, Steve's primary care physician as we were not satisfied with his nephrologist. Dr. Tandon really explained in more detail what to expect "when the time comes". If he starts to get loopy, dehydrated, diarrhea, or simply not feeling good to call immediately and that's when they will proceded with dialysis. He did confirm that he could be a month it could be two months.
Good news as we were literally sitting in his office his cousin Robin told us that her husband is good to go as far as being a match for Steve. Tom has an appt. August 15 at Swedish Medical with the nephrologist there. Time is flying and we feel so blessed, grateful, fortunate, and loved to be able to have an opportunity to have a live donor. Reality is starting to sink in! Starting to get a little scared.
Thank you all for the support it really helps and makes it so much easier. We love and appreciate each and everyone of you.
Love The Goetz Family
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Update on Steve's kindney function / transplant July 6
Steve had a doctors appointment with his nephrologist today, I went to this one considering he is now "active" on the transplant list. Steve finished all his dental work last week and both dentist signed off his approval paperwork.
We both went in and sat down in one patient room waiting patiently and then comes his doctor and moves us to another room. We sit down and the first this she says is "you are down to 16%, you have lost quite a bit". Honestly, I don't think either one of us were really expecting to hear this news or maybe it's just because we didn't "want" to hear it. Then she proceeds to say that it will be either one to two months that he will be in complete failure that he will have to have his transplant or go on dialysis if a match is not found in time. She also kept telling him that he didn't look good and he looks very dehydrated. I didn't think so, but I see him everyday. So, before coming home we went straight to Wal-Mart and stocked up on water :0)
At this time Tom (Steve's cousin Robin's husband) as started the testing process, my brother Randy has contacted the transplant team and my cousin Angela has called to get information on calling the transplant team. We fell very blessed and grateful for the support we have from our family and friends. Thank you all for loving and caring about our family. He has to be back next month instead of the normal three to four months. He now will carry his pager with him 24/7 in case a match is not found from a live donor.
Thank you so much, The Goetz Family
P.S. We have been asked for info for the transplant team and who to contact to be tested. The info is: Matt Plummer 1-206-386-6036
We both went in and sat down in one patient room waiting patiently and then comes his doctor and moves us to another room. We sit down and the first this she says is "you are down to 16%, you have lost quite a bit". Honestly, I don't think either one of us were really expecting to hear this news or maybe it's just because we didn't "want" to hear it. Then she proceeds to say that it will be either one to two months that he will be in complete failure that he will have to have his transplant or go on dialysis if a match is not found in time. She also kept telling him that he didn't look good and he looks very dehydrated. I didn't think so, but I see him everyday. So, before coming home we went straight to Wal-Mart and stocked up on water :0)
At this time Tom (Steve's cousin Robin's husband) as started the testing process, my brother Randy has contacted the transplant team and my cousin Angela has called to get information on calling the transplant team. We fell very blessed and grateful for the support we have from our family and friends. Thank you all for loving and caring about our family. He has to be back next month instead of the normal three to four months. He now will carry his pager with him 24/7 in case a match is not found from a live donor.
Thank you so much, The Goetz Family
P.S. We have been asked for info for the transplant team and who to contact to be tested. The info is: Matt Plummer 1-206-386-6036
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