Six years ago today, my health took a decided turn for the worse…

[WCGreen]

"I do not remember much about those last few days of May, but I do remember being taken to the Fairview Hospital in an ambulance. I remember seeing Laurie all white and ashen. I remember that I could not catch my breath and that I was panting instead of breathing. I remember the bright lights of the hospital and people shouting my name asking me what was wrong, what I had done and what day it was.

And most of all, I remember the searing pain that shot through my chest every time I tried to take anything more than a pant of air."

Read all about it at http://mylungtransplantyears.wordpress.com/about

the newest entry to my Lung Transplant Blog...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Thanks for your blog...

How terrifying a time you had...

[WCGreen]

2. But wait, there is more....

It will take more than a few posts to cover the terror and pain and frustration I went through during that long hospital stay...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. I believe that...

It must have been truly awful, and I'm glad you're past that now. I am looking forward to reading the rest...

[hippywife]

4. You express yourself very well in your blog, Chris.

I can't imagine what it will be like for you to actually draw a full, uncomplicated breath after so long struggling with this. Where are you now on the transplant list?

I hope all goes well for you, and even though the meds will be numerous, wish you a full and speedy recovery when the time comes.

Sending many healing vibes your way. :hug:

[WCGreen]

5. I'm still in the pre-listing testing stage...

They need to find out what parts of me are good to go and what parts may have to go, such as the two teeth I lost last week...

[applegrove]

6. Good luck.

[Joey Liberal]

7. I enjoy your web site

I'll keep you in my Unitarian Universalist, with Buddhist leaning prayers. I'm also an organ donor.

[Minimus]

8. Best of luck to you!

I read a couple of your blog entries and have bookmarked the page to read more later. I like your writing style and your story is very interesting.