Since we're on Lab work, after my 1 year checkup I was allowed to schedule my own labs on a monthly basis. It's simbolic of growing up as a transplant recipient. Still even with once a month it's necessary to plan around 'lab time' to a degree. I'm lucky to have a wonderful relationship with my lab tech & she is well aware of the medication schedule being an important part of when we draw the blood sample. Each time the level of anti-rejection meds in our system at time of the next dose is measured, to help in adjusting the dosage necessary to avoid rejection. A good and informed relationship with your lab tech is key to getting in/drawn & out to take your schedued meds as close to on time as possible. One noted difference Robin & I have found in our two transplant centers is mine requires I call in my vitals, BP, weight & temperature each month on the day I have my lab work done, she isn't asked to do this. We don't know why? But, it makes for interesting conversation over crab cakes.
B~Positive, Deb
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