Overreaction?

This week was a struggle. I had a few bad days but I'm starting to feel better. Sunday night I went to bed feeling awful. I had an upset stomach, nausea and body aches. I woke up on Monday with the same symptoms including a headache, weakness and scratchy throat. Thankfully, I did not have a fever. I spent the whole day in bed. I didn't attend cardiac rehab or the funeral of my dear friend Todd's mother. I was so upset and disappointed but I just couldn't get up and moving. I'm so sorry Todd.

Tuesday I was a little better and my throat wasn't sore anymore. Elizabeth took me for my labs. Wednesday I continued to feel achy, weak and nauseated with a slight headache. I went to cardiac rehabilitation but I wasn't able to do much. I'm so appreciative that the staff are very understanding and compassionate. While I was at cardiac rehab the Heart Transplant Team contacted me to inform me that my labs are all within normal limits including my Tacrolimus level so I do not need to adjust anything. Great news!! Unfortunately, they need to reschedule my next appointment from 9:30am to 11am which means David and I will have to hang around for 3 hours in between my 7am iron infusion appointment until my 11am clinic visit. I was really pissed when they first told me. I think it was a combination of the news, not feeling well and trying to participate in my cardiac rehab session. I was already anxious and frustrated. This information pushed me over the edge and I started shaking and crying. Did I overreact? Every trip to Boston is a long and draining day for me and now they want to make it even longer! Also, knowing that there's nothing I can do about it, just upset me so much. Sometimes I feel so helpless. I am getting over it though. We don't have to check out of the hotel until 11 am. David and I are going to head back there after my iron infusion so that I can rest and have some breakfast. Sounds like a plan to me.

Thursday I felt even better and today I'm doing well. I hope that it continues because tomorrow night is our annual Friends Christmas dinner. I always look forward to this night. We always have a fantastic time with fabulous friends 🌲 I want to dress up and enjoy a fancy dinner with my closest friends. Fingers crossed that I'm feeling strong!

Each 💔 beat matters

KellyAnn