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Joe had his first appointment after his long hospitalization (31 days). He was such a sick man when we drove over to Albany Medical Center. Severe CHF, severe pulmonary hypertension, severe anemia and kidney failure, plus elevated heart enzymes. He couldn't breathe and had a bluish cast to his skin. He was loaded with fluid in his legs, and abdomen. Liver and spleen were loaded with fluid.

He has made a complete turnaround. He is the best I've seen him in several years. His kidney function is normal, his ascites is gone, he has very minimal edema in his ankles, his color is great, his O2 level is 96 in room air, his blood-pressure is excellent. His blood chemistries are all improved. It's truly amazing and miraculous.

His doctor at Albany Medical Center is Dr. Lawrence Zisman who specializes in CHF, pulmonary hypertension and is a transplant cardiologist. A really brilliant young man. If it wasn't for this doctor's persistence, training and intelligence, Joe wouldn't be here.

The primary culprit in all of this is the pulmonary hypertension. One of the drugs that Joe is on now is a relatively new one for pulmonary hypertension, Tracleer. Plus, Dr. Zisman did a total revamping of all the medicines that Joe is on.

So, life is good. I hope it stays that way.
 
Fantastic

Fantastic

Hi Nancy,

just great to hear your good news. There is so much to worry about in the world right now, it's marvellous to hear some good news instead.

Go Joe, go!!

Simon
 
Nancy, so glad to hear you and Joe have some good reports for a change. May things keep looking up for you two.
 
I'm Soooo Glad!

I'm Soooo Glad!

Nancy - I'm so glad to hear your news, and thank you very much for sharing with us. As a new member, I've felt worse than hopeless of ever being able to help you, but I have been faithfully following Joe's and your progress.

Again, hearing of your experience reaffirms my own faith that Someone Up There is Watching All of Us!

Enjoy it - You've earned it!
 
Really a good day. I just have to share

Nancy,

i am so happy to hear about the good news. Gotta hand it to Joe..he is one helluva fighter!!

...and as for you ..on this Valentines Day..I only hope I have a partner in life that is so loving and caring as you.

All the best to you both.

jackc ( Welland )
 
good news


As a sailor I'd have to say you guys were heeling dangerously close to the water's edge, but it seems the winds have shifted and now you've a chance for a good calming run.:)
I'm happy for you!
 
Delighted to hear such good news !

Delighted to hear such good news !

hi Nancy and Joe..I'm so glad to hear this good news ....long may it continue ....prayers and good thoughts heading your way from Scotland ..
Take care
Scottie
 
Wow!! What a wonderful turn-around! There is certainly a moral to this story, and that is that even when things look very bleak, things can change dramatically for the good. There are a handful of us here that got into serious medical trouble, but are now here to talk about it. Hope, persistence, and insistence on getting the right care makes a huge difference in our outcomes.

Congratulations to you, Nancy, for all your efforts in getting Joe the right care, and thanks for sharing this wonderfully uplifting story with the rest of us!

--John
 
Wonderful news, Nancy - thanks to your persistence in this, I am sure Joe is better than he would have ever been without you. A special valentine for you both. Love, Ann
 
Nancy

Nancy

So glad to hear that Joe is doing so much better. I guess all them prayers (and good doctors) did the job. Congratulations
 
So glad, Nancy

So glad, Nancy

That Joe is doing good.:) :) Now, if your weather would warm up a tad..for you..I know Joe will be glad to get outside again..Sunshine on your face feels soooo good.:) And you can put away that cute pink winter outfit. Tell him Hello from me..The Nutty lady on VR...Married to a guy his age. Don't you just LOVE these fellows. So smart..and Kind....and cuddlely.:D bonnie
 
Hi Nancy

So glad Joe is doing so well-----enjoy every moment, you BOTH deserve it!!!

Evelyn
 
Great news Nancy

Great news Nancy

Thanks for sharing it, the human spirit and modern medicine never ceases to amaze me.

Continued good health,

Terry40
 
Great news

Great news

Nancy - That's a pretty good valentines day present. Very glad to hear you guys got some good news for a change, and hope it will continue. Chris
 
great news

great news

Nancy and Joe:

Wonderful news for the both of you. Congratulations and best wishes. Now,.......about that Viagra.
 
What a wonderful update!! Here's hoping heaps of blessings will continue to be showered on you two. You certainly deserve it!:D

Julia
 
Wonderful!!!

Wonderful!!!

That's really wonderful, Nancy!!! Joe (and you as well) has really been through a lot for a long time. You both truly deserve the blessed peace you have been given. I hope it lasts a long, long time. Sue:)
 
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