Not too much new to report.
I think Pip summarized it best:
Today was rough but better. Slept some and was able to interact. Still feeling somewhat shitty to be honest. Mostly hot and out of it.
Love you all!
Although visibly uncomfortable, she is improving. She's sitting up for an hour each day, and scheduled to leave the ICU whenever they can find her a room to herself.
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About Me
- Piper
- I am a 33-year-old wife, sister, daughter, friend, law school graduate, CFer, lifelong student of public service, blog writer, patient, Sagittarius, reader, Top chef fan, double-lung transplant recipient (twice!), and dog owner living in Colorado's beautiful Mile High City. I love all things colorful, funny, inspiring, or needlessly sarcastic. I share my city with about 2,500,000 other remarkable people, share my disease with 70,000 other beautiful souls, share my life with some unbelievable family and friends, and share my apartment with one very handsome guy and one really fat mutt with a kick-butt personality. We make it work.
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This blog is about me, my life, my sometimes craziness, my disease, and my current journey as a double-lung transplant recipient. It's also a celebration of everyone out there with CF (and other chronic illnesses). It's for you, inspired by you, and dedicated to you -- the community that keeps me writing, living, and breathing.
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Oh Piper! You're such a champ. What a relief to hear that the whole tx thing is behind you now. Glad to hear you're doing so well... even if you describe it as hot and shitty! LOL. I wodner if Apple makes fans? Surely there's an air moving iPod/iPad/iPhone toy to go with your collection.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you'll be jogging out the doors of the hospital soon. Can't wait to hear what your new lungs feel like and all the details use cysters just must have. :) Many {{{hugs}}}.
I meant to say... relief to hear that the whole *waiting for* tx thing is behind you. :) Heal fast!
ReplyDeleteUgh....hey girl, that's better than some alternatives. Glad to hear you are still kicking-hang in there!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you are feeling like crap but it sounds like you are on the path to breathing easier.
ReplyDeleteMay you continue to be surrounded by friends, family and love.
-Denise
Picturing you feeling stronger and more comfortable every day!
ReplyDeleteps. Can't remember if I mentioned this or not.. I also was on the warm side after tx and we were able to bring a fan into the room... brought some relief..
hugs! You're getting there!!
still doing great, fantastic :) xxxx
ReplyDeleteWanted to ask about the tshirts, any chance of getting some over here in Australia? Just thought you might need a project while you're laying around in bed doing nothing :D XXX bless you Jo (dasjsmum)
i had a fan and cold washcloths! i was super hot! it will go away! (obviously) hang in there!
ReplyDeletesending the love right back to Piper and all of the Beattys!
ReplyDeletefrom anonymous Laura in Bozeman :)
ReplyDeletePiper, you are doing so great!! My mom and sister keep asking me how you're doing, as I've kept them updated on your progress. They keep telling me stories about my time in ICU post-tx, like when I had no voice and tried to get the nurses attention by flinging a cup of water into the hallway. ;) I remember being soo hot afterwards that someone brought me a small oscillating fan for my hospital room- best gift ever!! It will get better, as will the feeling shitty" part. You'll be running up and down the halls in no time!!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you every day.
You are doing great! Think life only gets better from now :) I cant wait till im done TX. I have so much planned!
ReplyDeleteKeep on keepin' on Piper! I heard rumors you are trying to beat Patti's 12 days in the hospital after transplant! I know the pain sucks, and I know I have nothing to compare it to, as I have not had a transplant, but if anyone can get through this with grace, it is you! I'm still giddy with excitement when I think of you breathing with your CF-Free lungs. Wow! Go Piper, Go!
ReplyDeleteJust think, you're getting the hard part over with! Pretty soon you'll be out tearing up NYC properly! I can't wait to live vicariously though you.
ReplyDeletePiper, my very first thought this morning was appreciating the breath that filled my lungs as I opened my eyes. I hope that once you get used to your new set, you will feel it, too. Thank you for reminding me to appreciate those things that some of us take for granted. Thank you for sharing your experience along the way, and thank you for being such a shining, happy spirit through such an arduous process. I know you hear it all the time, but you are amazing, and you really have inspired me to be stronger, more patient, more giving and more grateful. You really have no idea just how much you have done to make this world a better place. Wishing you the best in your recovery...
ReplyDelete-Tess
GO PIPER GO! Keep it up! You are so strong and brave, and Lucy and I are rooting for you! :)
ReplyDeleteKeep up the fight, Piper! I'm just getting caught up now and I'm amazed at how much can happen since the CF walk a few short weeks ago. I am so excited and touched to hear that you got off the list!
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