DJ Khaled said it best: and another one!
~ Hi, all!
If you know me: I know. I’m tired, too. I’m sure you’re sick of me talking about all these health things….Let’s just get it out of the way: I need another big-ass surgery. I have Moyamoya Syndrome (a progressive cerebrovascular disorder caused by blocked or narrowed arteries at the base of the brain) that can cause strokes and TIAs OR IIH shrug; there is no cure for both of these things– however, there are surgical procedures that can reduce the risk of strokes and TIAs. Basically, the garden hoses in my brain/head is kinked and I need it unkinked on both sides. I won’t be able to do anything for a minimum of one (1) month. I’ll prob (temp.) lose my ability to speak, Hopefully not. I’d be pretty pissed, lol.
Updates (7)
May 22, 2026
^-^ Happy Summer ^-^Apologies for the delayed update. I finally have some breathing room post school, clinical, and my trip.Good news: my transplant is working beautifully (Jah bless, Jordan) so Mayo has officially discharged me to my home nephro forever. Wishing a good, long life with this kidney-panc! Maybe scientists will have perfected stem cell transplant, other forms of 3D organ printing or perfected xenotransplant?Bad news: Mayo closed their cardiac books (overwhelmed) so I will have to look elsewhere, since Hawaii only has 2 EP's--one I've seen who had some unprofessional behavior, and another who won't see me due to a conflict of interest (guess the other EP might cuss him out or something lol). So that, with my head thing, which honestly no one has a definitive answer (Moyamoya Syndrome or IIH?), I think I have to bring in the tie-braker doc which would be Stanford. Maybe they can address my heart, too? In any case, hanging in there, but could def be better!<3 Tasha
January 23, 2026
Heading to Mayo in February for second and tertiary opinions. I'll also have to come back in April for my 3 year transplant anniversary (!). Thank you for your support :)
Guestbook
November 15, 2025
Aloha Tasha
Your strength and positive spirit is so inspirational
You bring strength to all of us
God Bless you
All Our Love and Aloha
Uncle Peter & Aunty Beil
PETER COCKETT
August 4, 2025
A friend of Christine and coached her two boys, Angel and Kristofer Praying for the best outcome for you
Coach June
June A Kinzie
April 28, 2023
Speedy Recovery & Take Care
Janell Mom
Florence Koike
