Yesterday's pulmonary function tests were pretty tiring. After that I did a 6 minute walk and completed paperwork at pulmonary rehab, and then I did the nuclear VQ scan. The scan requires that I wear a mask for part of it. I inhale radioactive gas through the mask and they take pictures of my lungs to see how the air moves through the lungs. The mask I had to wear for the VQ scan was a tiny inflatable plastic mask that was sealed around my nose and mouth. I put up with this for maybe 5 minutes until I just couldn't take it anymore. They then released the straps so it wasn't sealed anymore and continued the test. This was tolerable and the mask came off shortly thereafter. They then injected a small amount of radioactive albumin into a vein in my arm and then did scans to measure how well the blood flows through the lungs; or at least this is how I understand the test to work. I asked Marsha if I glowed in the dark afterwards and she said no. lol

I have not heard the results of the VQ scan, although I'm curious to know how the air and blood are able to flow through my lungs. I will find out on Tuesday.

My transplant coordinator called this afternoon and said that I am listed, but on inactive status until I see the doctor on Tuesday. They want to make sure I am psychologically ready and that it is truly time for me to be listed. I will be the only patient on the Barnes Jewish lung transplant list with my blood type (AB), so I will be at the top of the list! She said to take this weekend to enjoy activities with out being worried about getting interrupted with "the call" while I'm out eating lunch, at the movies, etc.

I didn't push real hard to be listed today, as I have actually been able to do what I need to without a lot of struggle. I am so thankful that I had the energy to get packed and moved up here. A big answer to prayers!

That's it in a nutshell. As always, thanks for the prayers and I hope each of you has a wonderful weekend!

God Bless,
Lynda