So the lovely people at the transplant unit at the Freeman in Newcastle just called to confirm that I am on their list to be seen at their satellite clinic in February at Gartnavel but that appointment details will be sent out by Gartnavel themselves. I was beginning to get worried I had been lost in the system somewhere as I hadn't heard from them since early October but it seems lots has been going on behind the scenes with all sorts of letters going back and forth between the respiratory docs and the haematology / leukaemia docs and the transplant team.
I'll wait a week or two and if no appointment comes through the post I'll get on to the respiratory team at Gartnavel to see what's happened.
I got really annoyed back in October because it felt like February was ages away but the months seem to be passing ever quicker. I think that's been aided by a slightly improved mental state. It's not that I was particularly dense but I was struggling to concentrate on anything for a good wee while there so getting to a state where I can read, and more importantly enjoy, a book without having to re-read whole pages and chapters is fantastic.
I think that's been aided by the number of visitors I've had as well, as having people round just keeps my mind more active.
To that end I've booked tickets for a few of us to go and see a Science show called Uncaged Monkeys in April. It's done by loads of people whose books and columns I read or whose TV shows I've loved. Should be ace, in a really nerdy way.
So is this clinic to check you out before getting you on the list?
ReplyDeleteHow's your weight doing?
Weight is fine Phil.
ReplyDeleteThis is the satellite clinic they run at Gartnavel so they'll decide whether to put me on the list. Respiratory consultant says it's a sure thing so not to worry.
You want to ask your sis if she's going to it as I'm sure it's the same clinic as for the CF patients. I might see her there if it is.
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