Tomorrow I head off to the Cleveland Clinic for a full day of testing about my Lung Transplant

[WCGreen]

This is a big one because this is the first one I have a sit-down (lay-down?) with the shrink.

Anyway, we will get there at 7:30 and have a ton of tests and meetings. by the end of the day I will have some idea of how the process proceeds from here on end.

DU has been a godsend to me, a place where I could escape from the troubles of the day and jump into a world that is far removed from my day to day hum drum.

So know this, I will be thinking about DU all day long. Thank you all for being there for me over these last 8 years. I don't think I would have been able to deal with all of this if I didn't have this place to prop me up...

[ZombieHorde]

1. I wish you well.

[2theleft]

2. Fingers crossed for you...

One year ago thanksgiving, my good friend's mother received a lung transplant at the University of Virginia. Today she is strong, healthy and doing great. Hoping wonderful things for you as well.

[Historic NY]

3. Good luck..

[we can do it]

4. Good luck (my sister works at CC in cardiac, she's a nurse practioner)

I think that's the best hospital anywhere near here....I will keep you in my thoughts...now I feel bad about trying to get you to volunteer this fall.....

[NYC_SKP]

5. Wishing you well.

Nothing but success and good health!

[GETTINGTIRED]

6. Wish you all the best

I hope your day goes smooth as butter..relaxing ....no stress ...no strain...try and relax take care....

[juajen]

7. We will be holding tight! Hugs.

[Skittles]

8. YOU'RE GOING TO BE FINE, MY SWEET

yes INDEED

[w8liftinglady]

9. I have a warm place for pre-and post-op lung transplants.

I've cared for quite a few.
I'll make some special beads in your honor..good karma.

[mitchtv]

10. Best of luck

Having been transplanted twice, I understand many of your concerns,(liver). My only advice is be agreeable , and do everything they tell you. You'll be fine. the last time I went thru it was '96, before that in'93

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. You will be in my thoughts, along with everyone else here!

DU has been good to you.......because you deserve it.

Godspeed, Chris...

[Gman]

12. Good luck to you

[MrMickeysMom]

13. We'll be here wait for you...

I'll provide any respiratory care tips you wish (PM me), too.

[femmocrat]

14. Best wishes, WCGreen.

I hope everything goes smoothly for you. Let us know how it went, OK?

[malaise]

15. All the best

[frogmarch]

16. Best wishes to you, and

please let us hear from you again soon.

[WillyT]

17. Best Wishes !!!

[Lucinda]

18. I hope you are able to rest well tonight. Test days can be tough.

?

[jeff47]

19. Break a lobe!

(said in spirit of telling an actor to break a leg)

[graywarrior]

20. I'll be thinking of you!

[catbyte]

21. I'll keep you in my thoughts.

[nadinbrzezinski]

22. They have wireless

And the food is not that bad at the cafeteria, though not cheap.

Good luck

[riderinthestorm]

23. My sister just had a double kidney/liver transplant in February. PM me with any ??

I was one of her "primary" support team persons. I was there for every appointment. Every step of the way, including the months of recuperation.

I was both honored and humbled by the experience but I'd be happy to help if you need any "DU advice"....

Thinking of you today and in the weeks ahead...

[chillfactor]

24. You will be in our thoughts....

bless you and your family....hang in there....things will work out just fine for you....

[1620rock]

25. We're all here with you and for you my friend.

[niyad]

26. our very best thoughts are going with you--please let us know how everything goes. a very dear

friend worked at CC for years, and I know it is a very good facility. your DU family is here for you, as always.

[Vincardog]

27. Good luck and God Bless

[ohtransplant]

28. All the best to you.

I've had major surgery there and you're in good hands...but you probably already know that.

Tomorrow's a big day. Rest up.

You'll be in our thoughts and prayers.

[spanone]

29. be thinking about you WCGreen....sending good vibes and light

[PoliticAverse]

30. Best wishes to you. n/t

[Tigress DEM]

31. GOOD luck. Hopes and prayers with you. Every DEM counts!! nt

[ProfessionalLeftist]

32. Very best of luck to you WCGreen!

[murielm99]

33. God speed and good health to you.

We will still be here when you come back. We will want a full report.

[SouthernDonkey]

34. Wishing you well!

Good luck, and hopes for a speedy recovery!

[sigmasix]

35. power

The Cleveland clinic saved my life. One of a kind treatment there. Sending all the prayers, power and positive vibes your way.

[snappyturtle]

36. Very best to you....keep us posted!

[Lilma]

37. Best of luck.

My best friend had a lung transplant several years ago. It extended her life for at least 10 more years.

Another friend had a lung and heart transplant about 20 years ago and he is still going strong. He has participated in an Olympics for transplant patients and played tennis.

Go for it!!

[cordelia]

38. Very best wishes to you.

[roguevalley]

39. good luck honey.

[2naSalit]

40. I may be new here but

I will visualize you as healthy and strong in my meditations... Anyone going through something that serious should have all the support of any and all who are even remotely acquainted.

[renate]

83. that's lovely!

[AAO]

41. You have the support and wishes of thousands

Keep us in the loop, and we'll keep you in our thoughts!

One question: Can this shrink affect your ability to get a transplant, or is this all for your benefit. Just me being curious again!

[cal04]

42. My thoughts are with you

Good luck

[madfloridian]

43. Will keep you in my thoughts. We are both oldtimers here.

Looks like you came here about a year after I did....long long time ago.

Will be wishing good things for you.

Actually I count 9 yrs for you, and 10 for me from July 2002

[Panasonic]

44. Godspeed my friend. Good luck, and I hope you do get the transplant you needed.

I have followed your journals for months, and I'm elated and sad with your up and downs.

Good luck, I really hope you can be allowed to taste the sweet ganja

[Liberal In Red State]

45. You and you family are in my thoughts . . . Only positive vibes headed your way!

[Beams1969]

46. I had my heart surgery done there...

As did my mother, uncle and cousin. My uncle also had a heart transplant there as well. It is the place you want to be. Not only for the surgeons, but also the support professionals, as you will spend much more time with them.

[Hekate]

47. Oh wow, WC, it's finally happening

I remember your story as it unfolded, and I hope so much that all will be well in the future.

Blessings,

Hekate

[sheshe2]

48. Thoughts and prayers to you.

Be well!

[Vanje]

49. Hope you pass all your tests

and HEAL!

[Lugnut]

50. Best of luck to you!

I hope all goes well for you.

[onestepforward]

51. Best wishes to you!

[Bombero1956]

52. The best of luck to you and know this,

We will be thinking of you tomorrow as well.

[Science Geek]

53. Best of luck to you!

My partner and I have made several visits recently to the main campus of the Cleveland Clinic for his cancer treatment. Please be advised to leave earlier than you think is necessary, the traffic can get backed up very badly at this time in the morning on most of the major freeways near downtown Cleveland, and if you're more than about 15 minutes late, the clinic will reschedule your appointment. We're about 60 minutes (60 miles) away from the clinic, but we leave about two and half hours before our appointments, sometimes we get there with but 15 minutes to spare.

That said, I'm willing to bet you'll have a very positive experience with the Cleveland Clinic. Everybody there, and I do mean everybody, was professional, courteous, kind, prompt, and caring. In fact, I've never had any experience with any health care provider that even comes close to the great experiences we've had there. These folks are on the ball, know exactly what they're doing, and seem to really, truly care about the people who come through their doors. You'll be treating like a human being from beginning to end. And if you read the online bios of some of the doctors and surgeons there, you'll see that they are some of the very top people in their fields anywhere on earth. It is a simply amazing place!

[awoke_in_2003]

54. Cleveland Clinic...

Is one of the finest hospitals in the country. Good luck to you.

[crim son]

55. I'll be thinking of you too.

Good thoughts, only good thoughts.

[southerncrone]

56. Wishing all goes well for you, WCGreen!

Holding you in my thoughts & my heart. We all hold each other up here at DU.

[CTyankee]

57. What a tough go you've had of it, WC!

I always wonder how you are doing. I read your story. Such a difficult time for you! My best wishes go with you. Please take care...

[Ivywoods55]

58. Many blessings to you.

I will be praying that all goes well, for and with you, WCGreen! Here is a little guardian angel to watch over you as you go---blessings, peace and faith!

[Raine]

59. Sending you positive thoughts! nt

[Ken Burch]

60. Good luck. BTW, why is a psychotherapist part of this process?

Are there theories now that a patient facing transplant surgery will have emotional issues that need to be dealt with as part of the treatment?

[JNelson6563]

61. Sending good vibes!

Let us know how it goes!

Julie

[flygal]

62. Best of luck to you

I always enjoy your posts. Keep us updated.

[LeftofObama]

63. I just wanted to add my positive vibes.

Positive thoughts headed your way and please keep us posted.

[Frustratedlady]

64. Good luck! I hope you get a lung soon...

[roody]

65. Wishing you well.

[WinkyDink]

66. {{WCGreen}}

[Zorra]

67. Wishing you the absolute best, WC.

[marions ghost]

68. Let us know how it goes

when you are past the surgery. I have been to the Cleveland Clinic accompanying a pulmonary patient and I know that you will be in good hands there. You sound as though you are ready to let it happen. See you on the other side.

All best wishes,
mg

[Phentex]

69. Best wishes...

Keep us posted.

[Whovian]

70. Hoping for the best for you. K&R

[kentuck]

71. The best of luck to you, WC...

I know what you mean about DU. It is an escape for me when I feel like doing nothing else or am unable to do anything else. At least, my brain still works....mostly.

[LiberalEsto]

72. We will be thinking of you

and wishing you the best

[Beacool]

73. I wish you the very best luck!!!

I don't know whether you're religious or not, but here's a prayer anyway. May the Lord bless you and protect you throughout the entire transplant process.

[Liberal_in_LA]

74. k&r

[Auntie Bush]

75. Here's to happy breathing.

[DoBotherMe]

76. Hugs to you!

Dana ; )

[Worried senior]

77. Best of luck to you.

[LiberalAndProud]

78. My thoughts are with you on this day, WCGreen.

I await your update and hope all goes as well as can be. Love you.

[MADem]

79. I hope things go well...! Hang in there and think positive thoughts!

We'll be rooting for you!

[Odin2005]

80. (((VIBES)))

[midnight]

81. K&R and hoping you are doing well....

[warrior1]

82. Good Luck Sir.

[renate]

84. thinking of you right now!

Virtual hugs and good wishes going out to you!

[kestrel91316]

85. Relax, go with the flow, take notes. Sending my good luck wishes.

[madrchsod]

86. that`s why we are here.......

[applegrove]

87. VIBES to you!

[liberal N proud]

88. Best wishes and a prayer for success.

[Canuckistanian]

89. Best wishes for you

Many of us have been following your story over the years.

Glad we could be there for you.