I last saw my Nephrologist back before Bob died and I was supposed to follow up in 1 year. Well, life happened and I am still trying to figure out this only parent thing and quite honestly I was kind of avoiding going to my doctor appointments. It’s really hard trying to find the time to schedule all your appointments and do everything else I need to do now that it’s just me. I still have 10 doctor appointments to get scheduled between Logan, Caleb and I and it just gives me anxiety trying to figure this all out. At least I got one checked off the list though.
First thing he said when he walked into the room was how great I looked. That really made my day. This man saved my life 9 years ago after I was diagnosed and I will be forever thankful for him. He told me my last labs looked absolutely amazing and that I was the perfect patient and the best he’s had in his 20 years. He still can’t believe how quickly I went into remission with how bad and unstable my disease was when they first found it. He was pretty shocked I didn’t have a big flare again with all the stress and lack of sleep I’ve had. The meds I’m on will stay the same and I don’t have to see him again for another year unless I notice any changes. He said the tiny flares will still be there but those I don’t need to worry about doing anything to my kidneys. With the flares I’m just extremely tired and achey. I don’t have any diet restrictions either which is awesome.
We talked about Bob for a bit and he said that I did a great job of caring for him and now I need to make sure I’m doing the same for myself. I’ve been exercising daily for a few months now and it’s something that several years ago I wasn’t able to do because of my diseases. I knew I needed to do this for my own health, both mentally and physically, so I could be around as long as possible for the kids and I’m glad my Lupus is staying quiet. I left there with tears of joy, just thanking God for my 2nd chance at life.