Sorry, but I haven’t really told you about my screening week in the hospital, for a possible transplant, three weeks ago. While your kind words meant so much to me! Well, let me tell you about it.
I had to check in late on a Monday morning for the screening week. The hospital is a two-hour drive away from us, so Gerben also went home after lunch. After that I had all sorts of tests already. Had just enough time to unpack my suitcase for the week. I was allowed to go home on Friday afternoon.
My screening week
I was lucky to have only one roommate. I can’t stand human noises, dirty noises. And the smells that come with it. Dinner was awful, lunch and breakfast, well, what can you ruin with bread. But I slept well and was quite relaxed. And I was allowed to go downstairs and outside. So I sat in the sun a few times.
I had 26 examinations during my screening week and my arms were black and blue after that week from the IVs and blood tests. I had decided in advance to let everything come over me and I have to say that I succeeded quite well. While normally the hospital freaks me out. I want to be in control and I can’t in a hospital……I had all kinds of scans, lung examinations, cardiac catheterization, dental surgeon, conversations, etc.
There are no obstacles that could stand in the way of a transplant, a doctor said on Friday afternoon. I did have to take a pill for the high cholesterol. Bumer, I hate pills. Let’s not say that out loud, because you don’t want to know how many I have to take after a possible transplantation. I already have a slightly high cholesterol, 2 weeks of vacation before the week in hospital didn’t do much good for that. (English breakfast and pub food galore) And they want to get the cholesterol so low that you can’t do that with food. Which I normally can.
And I don’t have antibodies for chicken-pox, so I had to have a vaccination for that too. I think they’re going to call me Chemical Nancy …….So now I have to wait for the phonecall of the hospital if they want me on the list. If they don’t…..that would be hell.
What am I wearing
Okay the, the outfit. I know I know, you have seen these jeans a few times before. But I am wearing it every week! Love it so much. And with the white sneakers all the time. Luckily my character is not that predictable….
Don’t you just love the Baseball tee trend, I do. I wear a brown belt as there are a few brown stripes in the tee. And my all time favourite bracelet, watch and hoops. Nothing spectacular, but one of my favourite outfits of this season.
I promiss to keep you up to date about the transplant route. Have a great weekend!
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Exciting that you are on the transplant pathway. I admired your strength and determination in sailing through that awful screening process. And keeping cholesterol low through diet! That’s hard to do. Have a great weekend to recuperate.
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Thank you very much Gail!
Thanks for sharing about your screening week! It sounds like you handled it well and I am glad you were pretty calm. I pray that you get the call and the transplant!
Love these jeans on you Nancy! You look so good in them!
xo,
Kellyann
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Thanks Kellyann!
So glad it went well my friend! I will keep you in prayers and pray that you get on that list! Love the jeans and cool tee. I love seeing you in casual looks like this!
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Thank you very much Kathrine!
I hope everything goes well for you!!
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Thanks Jennifer!
I’m praying you get that call! You’re amazing!
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Thank you Andrea!
I am glad all went well with the testing and thank you for sharing with us! How long is the recovery for a lung transplant? It sounds daunting while exciting for an improvement in your quality of life and breathing. My cholesterol is probably similar to yours: a lot of borderline numbers last time I had my blood drawn.
Love this relaxed outfit! When combination works, it’s fun to wear it again!
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It takes a year to recover Mireille. But it all depends on how well you are when you have the surgery. Thanks!
Such a youthful look today Nancy, and so comfy! You’re on your way now and I pray for you to achieve the better health you so deserve!
sending love Pamela
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Thank you so much Pamela!
I’m glad your screening week went well, and I’ll pray you make the list. On a brighter note, this outfit is adorable, and I hope that you enjoy your weekend. XO
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Thank you very much Caroline!
Nancy, you look fabulous and relaxed after going through such an ordeal at the hospital! I’m so glad for you that the week of testing is behind you. I hope and pray for you that you get on the transplant list, and receive the transplant that will make your life so much better. Thanks for sharing your story with us, and thanks for hosting the link up. Hope you have a nice relaxed weekend!
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The photo’s were taken last week when I did start to feel a bit more rested. I was actually pretty tired after the hospital. Thanks Di!
Oh Nancy, well done you for going through a whole week of tests – it must be very daunting. Hope everything from now on goes well. We’re with you every step of the way. Let us know when you might have this op. Because we will send lots of kind thoughts and healing light.
Btw, you look fab in that outfit. And another trip to England and pub roasts! Yay! We go to Dungeness on 2nd September for a week. Before that we are going to stay just outside Rye in a posh hotel with a spa!!!! I hope to explore Rye a little bit more than I have done before.
Sending you lots of good wishes and love X
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Oh gosh Penny, if I will be on the list by then we can’t go to Rye. But if I am not we will be there around that date too! If we are, we have to catch up at Dungeness!
Your week in hospital sounds like heavy stuff indeed, but I’m glad to read you decided to take it into your stride, and succeeded to do so. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for the result! xxx
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Thank you very much dear Ann.
Oh that’s good to hear, but scary for you too. I hope your journey goes well and it’s nice to travel along it with you Nancy – good luck.
Jacqui.
P.S love the outfit xx
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Thank you very much Jacqui, I appreciate that.
Well it all sounds promising. What a week that must have been though, I’m glad you were able to get through it with good humour. I’ll be keeping everything crossed for you to get that transplant. I love your outfit – jeans really suit you!
Emma xxx
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Well for Pete’s sake I hope not everything……sorry it was stronger then me, lol.
It’s incredible what you have to go through. Then again it’s incredible that it can happen, right? Sending love and hugs that it will be the outcome that you want.
XOOX
jodie
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Thank you very much dear Jodie!
Thinking all the positive thoughts for you and your transplant, Nancy!
I hope you are having a great week so far!
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Thanks Amber!
This outfit suits you so well, Nancy. Jeans are very trendy, too. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that you get the call, and thank you for sharing your story so honestly.
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Thank you very much for your comment Tina!
Wow Nancy, thqt’s a lot of examinations. I’m happy for you that you got a room on your own. Nevertheless, this must have been a tough week.
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Thank you very much Nicole, that is very kind of you.
I’m so glad you weathered all the exams and are now waiting on the results. I’m sending you positive vibes and energy for a quick and POSITIVE outcome. I love this relaxed and fun version of you…so unexpected! Thanks for the link up!
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Thank you so very much Marsha, I appreciate that a lot!
I’m praying that you will get the call and be on the list for a transplant. I love this relaxed look! Those jeans are so cute on you!
Jill – Doused in Pink
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Thank you very much Jill!
Wishing you the best of luck with your transplant! You look adorable in this relaxed, casual look. Suzy’s outfit was my favorite from last week too!
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Thanks Joanne! Ha, what do they say: great minds….
Praying that everything goes well for you.
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Thanks Patrick!
Thank you for sharing such a personal and brave post about your screening week. It sounds incredibly intense, but it is wonderful to hear there are no obstacles for a possible transplant. Your positive mindset through all those tests is truly inspiring.
I love the baseball tee trend too.
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Thank you very much Melody!
Crikey, you are such a brave woman, Nancy! I have a friend who fell ill right at the beginning of Covid and she ended up having to have a liver transplant (not from Covid but from a disease she didn’t even know she had!) and she has to take so many pills and medication. But she’s thriving now which is great. I will be thinking of you, and sending you all my healing vibes that all goes well!
Oh and thank you so much for featuring me!
Big hugs
Suzy xx
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Thank you so much Suzy! My pleasure!
Oh my goodness, that sounds like A LOT, Nancy! I hope you get on the list for a transplant soon! Sounds like you were chill, calm and just letting it all go – good for you! There is so much in life we can’t change, so acceptance and a “let it go” attitude can really help us adjust our mindsets.
Love the sporty outfit! Thanks so much for the link-party! Just made it!
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Thank you very much Sheila!
Nancy,
Oh, that sounds like a lot! I can imagine all the testing leaves you exhausted! I pray that things work out for a transplant. I know that all of the testing and confimation about things will help in the long run, but it isn’t fun in the hospital. I laughed about the food! LOL What, no gourmet chefs! for the price we pay in health care there ought to be! I will follow along this journey and am wishing you the best. Such a cute outfit, jeans look great on you. I have such a collection but its too hot here now to wear them.
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Thank you very much Jess!