Today's tests were:Dad:
1. Dentist - checking for infections. They found 1 tooth that needed to be pulled, but no infections
2. Cardiologist -radioactive heart test - seriously. They inject him with some radioactive material and then scan his heart looking for artery blockage and/or other possible risk factors for heart disease. He passed with flying colors.
Mom:
1. OB/GYN: Pap and mammogram to check for all the various cancers. She passed all of those with flying colors as well. The Dr. was shocked that she wasn't on any HRT program and asked how she was dealing with all the hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings. She, of course, took the opportunity to tell him all about all the vitamins she takes and the healthy diet she follows and then gave the guy my business card. Apparently he was very impressed with how she has naturally managed her menopause and was anxious to see what NEDlife was all about.
Next weeks schedule:
Dad:
1. VCUG
2. Dermatologist
3. Tooth Pulled
Mom:
1. Colonoscopy
They should both be done with their prelim testing next week and the transplant team has them fast-tracked to do the actual surgery at the end of February. While my dad is being a good sport about the dialysis, there is NO WAY he could do dialysis for a prolonged period. He is required to sit perfectly still for 5 hours a day - 3 days a week. For those of you who know my dad well, you know his ADHD makes that rather difficult. So lets all pray the transplant happens sooner than later, for the sake of his mental health as well as his renal health:)
