Last of the Procedures?

Tuesday was what should be my last trek to the big city. On my previous visit to the hospital, I had to get a cardio-angiogram. This was to validate me for a transplant. Unfortunately, they found some boderline blockages. Further testing was required. The latest procedure required the use of a drug to open my blood vessels. CT scans and radioactive tracers were then used to check my cardio system. Overall the procedure took about 5 hours. It took almost 2 hours to get there, the first radio-tracer was administered, a 45 minute wait while it circulated, and then a 20 minute session in the scanner. I was allowed an hour to get lunch before the next session. After this, I got another radiaton tracer and then a second drug to dilate my blood vessels. A doctor was nearby if I had problems and my bllod pressure and ECG was checked for about 30 minutes. I did request the antidote for the dilater as my head was throbbing. Finally. another 15 minute session under the scanner. Done. I called my froend to come pick me up. He had nothing important to do in the city, so he had returned home, It was a long day for him as well, for which I am grateful. Total time away from home, 10 hours.

So now I wait. If everything goes well, I get put on :The List". Once on the list, my position is determined by when I started my dialysis treatments, almost a year and a half ago.