February 8 update!
Early February Update! Things are moving forward, slowly but surely. I have chosen 3 hospitals to put my name on their transplant lists: UPMC, Cleveland Clinic, and the University of Cincinnati. The first is in the city of my birth, the second is highly respected by me, and the third is also highly rated, but is near where my brother lives. That should help out in travel if that site comes through first. Dialysis is the same as it ever was. Slightly boring sitting there for 4+ hours, but since it keeps me feeling better, I never miss a session. Even during the polar vortex, I was out driving to the site at 6am to get my treatment. I had my phone interview for Social Security Disability today. They're forwarding on my case to Columbus for medical review. If that passes (which it is likely it will, due to my condition), I should be getting a decent amount of money per month to help me out. That will start in July, however, so there's s...