UPDATE Dec. 31, 2019 lunch time!! 

As 2019 comes to an end I wanted to update everyone on Chuck and his post-transplant progress.  I apologize for the delay in updating everyone.  

We are 3 months post-surgery.  Wow.  Where does the time go?  

Literally 3 months ago Chucks surgeons had just finished his an 8 ½ hour liver transplant surgery.  I sat there just looking at him knowing how blessed Chuck and our family was that he had given another opportunity to share more life with his family and friends. 

We continue to give thanks and know every day is a blessing and should not be taken for granted.  Tomorrow is not a given. 

This past month post-transplant Chuck has made progress in his recovery.  

He has had some unexplained pain so his transplant doctor sent him to an infectious disease doctor.  They are watching his incision area making sure he doesn’t get a hernia. Hernia surgery one of the worst they say.  

Some of his blood work is still not where they want it to be.  He hasn’t been able to gain much weight back, so his strength and endurance is weak.  We are continuing to work on that so he can go back to work in Feb.  

Chuck had an appointment with his endocrinologist recently and she has made some changes to his insulin shots. We are hoping to get his diabetes under control since this is why he got NASH in the first place.    

Chuck also met with his ophthalmologist in early December and they found that he has diabetic retinopathy in both eyes.  

This goes back to his diabetes and getting his glucose numbers under control.

Diabetic retinopathy involves the abnormal growth of blood vessels in the retina. Complications can lead to serious vision problems: Vitreous hemorrhage. 

Chronic high blood sugar levels cause changes that damage the tiny blood vessels in the retina. This causes these blood vessels to leak fluid or hemorrhage (bleed). Eventually, this leads to vision problems that cannot be corrected with eyeglasses or contact lenses.

Chuck is down to 16 meds a day.  WIN!!  This will more than likely be the new normal going forward.  

His color is back and that sparkle in his eyes is there.  He’s trying not to nap so he can sleep somewhat better at night.  

I am so proud of him and the progress he continues to make.  His commitment to getting stronger and healthier is so encouraging.   

We continue to pray for Chucks donor’s family.  We will be forever thankful to them. 

Going into 2020 we ask that you consider being an organ donor and sharing your wishes with your family.  

Brandon was an organ donor unfortunately he had passed and wasn’t found for several hours after his passing.  

Erik, our extended family member that passed was also an organ donor.  Erik was able to donate his heart, eyes and skin.  What an amazing gift Erik gave.  

Chuck and I want to Thank everyone for your continued prayers and support.  

We love y’all.. 

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