Nothing I can't handle! Biopsy Number 4

Well it's seems that I'm going to be stubborn about rejection. I was told that I could be difficult because I'm young and I had an LVAD. My biopsy results showed Class 2 rejection this week. No hospital visits this time, however they have me taking an extra large dose of Prednisone for 3 days. My dosage is at 20mg per day and now they have me taking 50mg, on top of the 20mg, each day for 3 days. That's the only change for now. Hopefully the Prednisone won't get me too edgy, anxious and irritable. Minor detail.

I did an interview yesterday for The Waterloo Record and the reporter said that sitting with me is "like sitting in a room with a hummingbird." That's how I feel sometimes. The sensations in my body have changed since transplant and I'm re-learning how to read my body. Sometimes I wonder if the LVAD was more peaceful...

I want to stop for a minute and say something about all of these medications. Bottom line, my heart would be no good without them. All of us transplant recipients complain about the meds and their side effects but we all appreciate them. The chemists, doctors, researchers and everyone involved in their creation and growth should be commended for their work. Keep up the good work!