Tiz the season, for annual checkups for obviously Robin & I both. Each one a milestone, a confirmation of sorts that you've made it another year.My first annual checkup was such a thrill, more than one doctor stepped in, my coordinator was there. Quite close to a celebration. I had to go see the diabetes practitioner after wards. I was given the all clear on being diabetic, no more shots. Yeah.. *Some transplant patients are diabetic following surgery, I was lucky to be one of those for whom it didn't last.My Transplant doctors didn't require I come back for a whole year, which was great since I'd figured it might be 6 months. I had a bone density test in addition to liver enzyme tests, as well as having my labs extended from bi-weekly to monthly.Second annual checkup, noted difference, I saw the doctor, missed my coordinator & was sent home for another year with monthly labs. Most recent, November 12th, 2008... a 12 hour-35 minute , solo round trip to St Louis for annual checkup #3. I saw one of my doctors, we had a nice chat, he gave me a quick going over. Told me if my lab work is good in December I can start on a schedule of labs every 6-8 weeks. Missed meeting my new coordinator. This is good, it's a sign that all's well and I'm doing fine. Yet, with each year I find myself in the survival column of national statistics I feel a bit let down that my doctors, coordinator and nurses don't have party hats and horns for my liver & me. I'm still Thrilled!!So, I leave happy, content with "see you in a year" & deep down Pray that is true.. Barring something drastic, I will consult my family doctor for routine health care & call in my vitals to my Liver Docs when I have my labs done. Plus, hope for another pretty day in November 09 to drive to St Louis for Annual Checkup 4.
B~Positive, Deb
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