Okay to recap: five weeks ago shoozenbootz said my "kidneys are crap" yes a direct quote! A bit exaggerated but he made his point. No booze, lots and lots of water some adjustments to several medications and re test in a two weeks. See the previous post about the logic conundrum. Thanks Kirkie for responding. I did call and rebook the phone call and got him later. He then said "still crap, slight improvement, retest in a week". I never did hear back on that one but last Friday I saw him at my treatment day in Brisbane and he said the were just crapish now. (My words) The levels of crud...creatine etc was still a little higher then he likes but the reduced immunosuppression has helped. Apparently the side effects are renal issues, high blood pressure, and glucose issues. All of which I have. It didn't help that the normally prescribed blood pressure tablet had been reduced the month before because it made my ankles huge. They are very nicely turned not thank-you very much. The side effect of lowered immunesuppression are, in my case, rashes on the inside of elbows and kness, tummy upsets more often, a tickle in my throat. All this can easily be controled so its all good.
Anyway both Bluey and I were quietly worrying that he was going to put the kibosh on the Paris trip. But my kidneys have come through! He specifically said have a good time!
We are packing like mad for takeoff on Thursday!
Guess who's got lunch at l'Tour Eiffel booked!
more later
