Category Archives: The Beginning

Anxnious? Me? Phsssh..

Posted on April 17, 2013 by nrm5

I haven’t posted in a few days, but here is what has been going on lately! I was officially “listed” and my waiting time began on Friday April 12, 2013. When they called they told me I was on the … Continue reading →

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The Pros for me outweigh the Cons…the answer to your question of WHY?

Posted on April 9, 2013 by nrm5

Many people have asked me WHY?, Why would I even consider this procedure after hearing the risks, possible outcomes and statistics about the procedure. The answer is fairly simple to me. I am not looking for this to “cure” my … Continue reading →

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The first of MANY waiting periods

Posted on April 9, 2013 by nrm5

Today is Tuesday April 9, 2013. Today is the day that the doctors, social workers, case managers, nurses, transplant surgeons, psychiatrists, and financial advisors meet to discuss the people that have been through the required testing and meetings etc and decide … Continue reading →

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Here We GO!!!!

Posted on April 8, 2013 by nrm5

It has all started:) My husband and I arrived in Jacksonville, FL around 9pm on March 31, 2013 for the week of testing and Dr appointments to decide my candidacy and placement on the transplant list for a pancreas. I … Continue reading →

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