Well I just had an unusual experience. If the pre-transplant patient is stable enough they will allow us to have some outside time once a week.
I jumped at the chance and it was quite a sight. 2 patients with our IV poles and pumps running, trailed by 2 wheelchairs and 5 nurses!!! We went down the staff elevator to an outside area where there were some tables and chairs and spent about 40 mins letting the wind ruffle our hair and chat about things non-medical. Then the wheelchairs followed us back to our rooms. LOL. I kind of felt like a penitentary inmate though!
But it was wonderful to get outside again, if even for a few minutes. I wish I had my phone with me though so I had a picture for posterity. Next time.
Another pre-transplant patient from our unit has been told she will get her heart this afternoon. It’s a waiting game and my time will come.
Sun and Sand Travelers 
That is fantastic for you and the other transplant recipient
You don’t realize how much you miss it outside until you are forced inside for a long time. You would have laughed at the sight of us.
Looking at the archives we have done a lot over the years. I wish the best for your transplant.
We have done a lot Mike. Hopefully that will continue after this surgery!
Stable is good. I can feel that feeling you must have felt being outside in the fresh air after several days. Hang in there, it will be your turn soon.
Nothing better than that wind blowing through your hair and the sun on your face! So glad you can enjoy this, brief as it might be! Cliff and I are thinking about you everyday! ❤️
Thanks Debbie and Cliff! I wish the breeze ruffling my hair was from cruising down the lake with you guys!
Nancy Presant
presantn@yahoo.com
I just finished reading your Sept. blog.
WOW!! You are a very tough lady, confronting lifelong steep medical challenges with a never give up attitude, enduring numerous risky medical procedures throughout your career, and living a full retirement life of adventure and fun experiences
I am adding you to the mental list I keep of individuals to emulate when faced with various situations. My list is not composed of people whose names are well known. They are people that I have encountered in my life that provide a model of behavior andor attitude that I admire and wish to copy if I find myself in a similar situation.
As a case manager for the frail elderly, I met many individuals who were facing extremely difficult life situations, often , but always, medical in nature, and there were varied reactions to these challenging trials. I saw reactions that made me decide I would NEVER allow myself to be like that person, and other reactions that made me think, “if I ever find myself here, THIS is the person I want to be like.
Wow Nancy, what a huge compliment. Thank you so much. I didn’t want my heart defect to control my life, I wanted to live as normal a life as I could. For the most part I’ve been able to do that. Thanks again!!
Apparently, I already had a WordPress login. Must have been from years ago. Had to reset to be able to post, not sure why. Something about a different account.
I presume there is a limit on length of post that I tried to exceed.
BUT..
if there is ANYTHING we can do that would be helpful in any way to either of you while you are away from TGO, please do NOT hesitate to contact us.
Hopefully, a perfect match will be available soon, so you can resume your fun and fulfilling retirement life