Up and Down

My FEV1 (lung capacity) continues to rise. This morning it was up to 4. 21.

On the other hand, I had a downer this morning. On our morning walk, Bernie and I ran into “Kid Rabid.” It’s a tabby kitten that actually stalks him as if it’s going to attack. Unlike himself, the friendliest dog in the world, Bernie backed up into my shadow. It made me wonder if he was afraid…and if I was.

I don’t really know much about acute rejection. The question I’m asking the transplant coordinator tomorrow is the one I’ve been avoiding. I know my immune system has attacked my new lungs, but are they going to be permanently damaged?