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Comment by Mark on September 23, 2012 at 1:58pm

Yes, I think I have had a total of 8 MRIs and I don't know how many CT scans, half of them were for tracking the cancer pre tx. It should calm down some now since nothing has been detected so far in my new liver. On your knee ... I suppose you are on a vitamin regimen? I am 64 so that gets me a big slug of calcium, D3 and magnesium. Before the tx, I had a bum knee but it has fully recovered - partly from weight loss and partly due to the vit supplements. May the force be with you as you continue to pursue noble goals.

Comment by elreyfeo on September 23, 2012 at 12:17pm

The most important thing, Mark, is that we are still alive and relatively healthy. The cure for a bad day is to remember what it was like before the transplant.   It seems that we have the same relationship with cancer too.  I have told the doctors that they took it all out and that I have no time for cancer but they continue to look for any signs.  Its great to have such excellent care.  I hurt my knee during the race and had to go into survival mode; they still haven't determined what the problem is but I can use exercise machines, bicycle, and the pool to prepare for a return to competition.  This will (hopefully) be my vehicle to promote organ donation.  Wish me luck.

Comment by Mark on September 23, 2012 at 7:37am

High fives to you Ray Jonasson! I remember our conversation a while ago when we were both just a few months out. Your current dedication to organ donor awareness is truly admirable. I'm not doing 5Ks yet but I am in good shape. It also appears that I am free of cancer, at the moment, and I hope you are as well. Take care my friend.

Comment by elreyfeo on September 22, 2012 at 10:14pm

This is, hopefully, the first step in a return to competitive running to show the world that organ donation works!