Final Test

Posted Apr 15, 2009 3:09am

Dad has his final test today, it is the pulmonary function test. Cathy the NP said no matter the results he could be placed on meds to control it if needed and he would be listed soon. She was very incouraging as to what was going to happen today. I can not get over how wonderful all of the nursing staff has been, it is so comforting knowing that he is in good hands when we cannot be there. He loves the nursing staff, and doctors alike, they treat him very well. Overall dad is doing great however the waiting for all the tests results are getting to him. I would not say he is depressed but he is definately stressed. I know they say the worst part is waiting for the heart, but really the worst part has been waiting to finish all the tests just to get listed. The waiting is AWFUL, but hopefully it will be over today, and everything moves along right on schedule. The transplant team says because of his blood type the average wait is about 21 days for a new healthy heart, we can only wait and pray.