[stevebrot]

General Talk has been the traditional place for sharing bad news of this sort and here I am. Several years ago, lost my mother and two of my aunts to Fibrotic Lung Disease. It has been five years since I got my diagnosis. I have been waiting for a lung transplant listing since this last spring at UCSF in San Francisco, but with Covid, that process too has been disrupted. With any luck, I may be considered at the first of the year.

If you are a praying person, I ask that you remember me. Forum member Javier (jgredline) does so daily, for which I am very grateful and I am sure he is not alone here in his faith. Thank you.

I was reminded this weekend that Javier also has his challenges as a thyroid cancer survivor who is in a new cycle of chemotherapy. Prayers are needed there are well.


Steve

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Last edited by stevebrot; 12-13-2021 at 01:37 AM. Reason: More stuff on Javier.

[StiffLegged]

Really sorry to hear that Steve, I'll remember you too.

[Fontan]

Hi Steve

As a pediatric intensive care physician I have seen so many deaths, many of which premature. Yet, I still cannot fathom as to what it feels like to deal with your own mortality. I am so sorry, and my heart aches and goes out for your suffering.

Admittedly - I am not a religious person in the conventional sense nonetheless I do hold my thoughts and regards on some type of higher being beyond our comprehension having some influence on life as we know it. For what it's worth - I will be pleading with higher being of any kind, so that you will receive the gift of life in a timely manner.

Thank you for sharing.

[Kevin B123]

I am so sorry to hear this Steve.
Like many others here, I will add you to my prayers and hope you have the best Christmas possible in the circumstances.

[dchemist]

I will keep you in my prayers.

[pepperberry farm]

sweet baby jesus, Steve.....

I am profoundly sorry to have to read that...

positive vibes your way, sir...

[tuco]

OMG, Steve I'm truly sorry to hear that. It brings tears to my eyes. Let's hope the new year finds you a transplant.

[RobA_Oz]

Steve, I’m also saddened by your news. Not being a religious person, my main hope for you is that you do find a transplant opportunity as soon as possible, and that it is successful.

You are a paragon of considered and knowledgable contribution in this place, for which I and many others are most grateful, and I assume you behave likewise in the other parts of your life. My best wishes go to you in what must be a sombre and difficult time.

[C_Jones]

I really hope you receive the necessary help you may need for a healthy outcome. Best wishes to you and your family.

[timb64]

Very sorry to hear this,my thoughts and best wishes are with you.

[paulh]

Our prayers and best wishes go out to you & family, Steve.

[PJ1]

Very sorry to hear this, Steve. You will be in my thoughts. I hope you get your transplant quickly. Covid has had far-reaching impacts.

[i_trax]

Yes , sometimes life could be so unfair and cruel and sometimes we can not do anything about it.
"God's Will" , that does not really help.
Your soul must be screaming with desperation.
I will reserve a warm spot for you in my interaction with Divine Being.

P.S.: the Apple watch can "monitor" oxygen level in your blood , not sure if that can help you with managing daily activities but I do have one.

[Unregistered User 8]

Many thanks for sharing this shocking, and very personal news, Steve. I'm so hoping that you make it to the transplant candidate list.

Best of luck.

[17dew]

Prayers to you and your family,Steve.