15 -- Progress by the Spoonful / MOTHERHOOD
July 27- August 4, 2018 We both felt such a boost from the consultation with Dr. Raja at Duke. Suddenly, it felt like we were on a good path. I now had a team of 3 great doctors, and I felt like I was in good hands. I could smile again. Monday, July 30, I had a follow-up appointment with my pulmonologist, Dr. Mayson. My Pulmonary Function Test was greatly improved, thanks to having the Bi-Pap machine every night. A test of my blood oxygen levels also showed that I was much better. I took a stroll around the office, and the levels remained constant. Dr. Mayson indicated that I could come off of the 24/7 oxygen. Free of the cannula, free of the tubing, free of the tanks! That was one of the best feelings in the world to me! Thursday, August 2, I had a follow-up appointment with my PCP, Dr. Marom. As always, he was quite attentive to both me and David. We let him know how grateful we were ...