First Post-Transplant Clinic Visit

So the day started out really early as my Mom and I went to the first clinic appointment since I was released from the hospital. The day went well as I got my blood drawn, had a chest x-ray, and then had lunch with my Mom and as we waited for physical therapy. Then at physical therapy I walked on a treadmill for 30 minutes, sometimes with it elevated. That was the hardest I had worked out since the transplant, but when I started feeling anxious we slowed down to make me more comfortable. After physical therapy we went over to the clinic were they said it looks like I had some fluid in or by my right lobe. To stay on top of things they had me got get a ct scan. When we returned to clinic they told us that they would need to do a bronc because it looks like the fluid was not on the outside of the lungs, but was on the inside. There were several things this could mean 1) it could be a sign of rejection, 2) there could be an infection, or 3) it could just be fluid. My Mom and I should be able to find out this evening what it really is and then the doctors would treat accordingly. If it is a sign of rejection or an infection I would likely stay in for three days so they can start me on IV steroids or antibiotics, if it is just fluid they would likely start me on a pill to help get rid of the fluid. So all in all the past 24 hours have been a bit bumpy. Please keep my family and myself in your prayers, since this is a new experience for us.