Update...

Sorry I haven't updated this since surgery, but I haven't had access to a computer. Flo and I are doing great and getting along well. I forgot how much normal people pee though my doctor says part of that is because my bladder shrunk and it will stretch with time and I won't have to get up three times at night. Can't wait!

We are getting out and about every day to walk. I have a special mask that I wear and get a lot of funny looks. They are sure I'm gonna give them swine flu. I finally wrote, "kidney transplant" on the front and get lots of, "God bless you" now.

My creatnine has been 1.2 and 1.1 is the high end of normal, so the drugs are working well. I see the doctor two times a week for now, but she says I am doing so well she is tempted to let me go a bit longer between visits. In the end, we decided it is still so early that we would have one more week of two visits and go from there.

I am feeling great. Still sore from surgery, but feel so much better than before surgery. I look forward to getting back to life, though I am a bit scared of all of the work waiting for me back home. I have been given some very strict rules, so I will be a home body for several months. I have a huge box for all of my medications and they were smart enough to give me a couple of sheets with all of my medications typed up on it, when to take them, information about them and a pill taped to it. Makes me sure I am doing all the right things with my meds. Phew!

Gonna get to bed. I have been having CRAZY dreams since surgery. I'm told it's normal after surgery and with some of the meds I am on. I can hardly wait to see what will come tonight.

Thinking of you all and missing you.
Hugs from a distance,
Lannette

Flo's a workin'!

Hey all! Transplant on Tuesday went really well. Melissa and I are both doing well, though she is still in a lot of pain. They are talking about releasing me today...would have yesterday but no go poo yet. My drug box is about 2 inches deep and the size of a peechee folder. Fortunately, they have given me a drug list with pills and descriptions taped to it so I know what I am taking and what it is for.

FYI: Melissa and I came up with the name, "Flo" for the kidney. She doing just that...flowing like a river to the sea. Gotta get me a boat! Seriously!

It has been great to see all of the nurses that used to work with me and catch up with them. They are incredible people and we are blessed. We're in good hands.

It is hard to concentrate so I think that is all I am up to for now. Miss and love you all. All my best...you're in my thoughts.
Hugs,
Lannette

How blessed...

I have so many things to be grateful for...but I am celebrating Melissa right now. She is my hero. I can't imagine how she is feeling, I wish I could feel it. I am amazed by her willingness to do such a huge thing for me. What a blessing!

It's Saturday and we went and had our last cross-match blood draw yesterday. Monday we spend most of the day at the hospital for pre-op information. Fasten your seatbelts and keep your hands and feet inside at all times, the ride is about to begin... Tuesday at 6am we check in. I am guessing neither one of us will sleep well the night before, but we are hoping to be dreaming of sugar plums dancing, or something like that.

I'll keep this updated as soon as I can to let you know what is happening. Miss and love you all!
Lannette