Jan. 14, 2009 Update
Yesterday was checkup day at the hospital. Muffy passed all of it in good shape. She was able to complete her six minute walk without oxygen...the first time in five or six years. After the check up it was time to attend the lung transplant support group meeting which takes place every month. This the first time for her to attend with her recycled parts!!! It is amazing to see the number of people in attendance with transplants and hear their different stories. Every person there is so thankful that some one provided a way for them to continue their lives. It sure makes you see the value of being an organ donor.
Today it was time for her to get back to the pulmonary rehabilitation which consists of a controlled exercise program. It is designed for people with different types of pulmonary disabilities and for the new transplants. It also becomes a "Chat Room" both before and after the exercise. This program requires attendance three times a week and is an excellent deal both from the physical and psychological stand point.
Gary and Caroline Hight are coming for a visit tomorrow. They have kept us company and also decorated our apartment for Christmas. I think this will be un-decorating time also!!! That is about it for now.
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So glad to hear of your progress! How comforting it must be to network with others who are in the same boat. Keep up the good work! Jennie
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Hey, Muff! I see the little sentence that says, "Submitted comments will be subject to moderation before being displayed" so will try to keep it G-rated! HA! I am so sorry, I didn't realize you had had the surgery until I read Gala's Gab last night, or I would have been in touch sooner! Sounds like you are doing wonderful! Bet you and Suzanne had a lot of fun together! I will let Roxy and Andi know about your web site so they can stay in touch also. Hope all is still going well, and I am sooooo happy that you finally received your transplant! Love ya bunches, Lee Ann
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Muffy and Glen, I finally found your website at long last. I had pushed it under one of the paper blizzards. I have read Max' update and am so thankful you are doing so well. What a wonderful thing! I'll be checking up on the site to see how things are going. I just took a walk with my dog. It is beautiful here today, no wind and lots of sunshine. Jamie always asks about you, so I have an update to give her and Tim. All is well with my family. Tim is in full calving mode. They have had lots of snow and cold this winter so I hope they are getting this warm day. I can't tell you how happy I am for you, Muff. What a long haul its been to better health. Keep up the good work and know you have always been in my thoughts and prayers. Hi to Bettina, as well. Hang in Glen. Linda
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Muffy, Sooo glad to finally hear something!! I'm so excited for you and can't wait til you get to go home...Our prayers are continued for you. Take care. Love, Todd,Andi,Polly, and Mitchell Gorman
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