Easy Button??

Wednesday Apr.1/09
New developments the last few days. Scott has some sort of bug that's causing some stomach problems. For most of us it's a hassle and uncomfortable to have a stomach flu but it's a lot more problematic for Scott. Because of his heart failure before the transplant and the traumatic events during and after the transplant Scott's strength reserves are very low. Scott is also immunosuppressed which means that his immune system is compromised significantly. He is getting medications for the exact purpose of suppressing his immune system so that his own body doesn't attack his new heart. That means he is exremely suseptible to any bacterias, viruses and other infections. The doctors even say that Scott's immune system is lower than it should be even for a transplant patient. I hope that this 'bug' quickly runs its course and Scott isn't too compromised by it.
Yesterday afternoon Scott was put on isolation status which meant that everyone that went into his hospital room had to wear a gown, mask and rubber gloves. It was hot, uncomfortable and annoying but I did it! Then, today when the doctor came in and saw me in the surgeons getup he said "Why are you wearing a mask?" It didn't take me 2 seconds to take it off and chuck it! I still had to wear the gown and gloves though.
I guess we need to expect these setbacks. I just hope there aren't too many of them and that the steps forward are bigger and happen more frequently than the steps back.
The doctors have told Scott to eat more protein. They suggested a big steak! How do I keep a steak good to eat from home to the hospital with only a microwave at the hospital? I'm open to suggestions. Scott did say he'd rather have shrimp tomorrow so I'll work on that. I sometimes feel like a restaurant with a very extensive menu, a microwave and plastic utensils. Mmmmmm doesn't that sound easy! I know it sounds like I'm complaining a lot and maybe I am. I often have to look back and see how far Scott has come to be grateful for these new, small problems. I do think I'd like the "easy button' from the staples commercials though. It might get worn out from excessive use so I guess I'll just smile, laugh, hug my family and carry on:)