And here we are again!

[Laurie]

Kelly, I'll be keeping my fingers crossed that Thursday goes well.  You deserve it.

[kellyt]

I visited my amazing sis-in-law (potential donor) yesterday while she was in the hospital.  At that time she had finished her required blood work, had her chest x-ray and was in the process of her 24-hr.  They put in an IV just before we left for the CT of the kidneys to be done today.  I haven't heard from her yet, so I'm not sure if she's still there or not.  Apparently, they were running 2 hrs late yesterday because of the receiving of evacuee's from Galeston/Houston area.  I'm not sure if they are running on schedule today or not.  Probably not.

She originally had told me she was a 3/6 antigen match, but come to find out she is a 4/6 antigen match.  Even better!  I'm staying positive!

My concern now is this darn cough!  I can't seem to shake this cough and allergy symptoms (runny nose and drainage).  Even if they do approve her we're going to have to wait until my cough is gone.  I think the "committee" meets on the 26th, so we have some time.

Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers!




Well, it's 5:45 p.m. and I just got a call from her and she's still at the hospital!  She's waiting for the doctor to come in and discuss her tests and then discharger her.  I guess they're still running late due to evacuee's.

[okarol]

I am surprised they do a CT scan already - I think most centers do this after all the other labs are good and ready to move forward.

[kellyt]

Well, they do the CT scan last.  All other tests were performed yesterday. They would have had her lab results this a.m., as well as her 24-hr urine results.  They did the CT at 2:30 p.m. today.

[Mimi]

That is wonderful news KellyT.  I will be praying everything goes well.

Love, Mimi

[okarol]

Well, they do the CT scan last.  All other tests were performed yesterday. They would have had her lab results this a.m., as well as her 24-hr urine results.  They did the CT at 2:30 p.m. today.

Cool! Hope you get some good news soon! Fingers and toes crossed! 

[kellyt]

I'm expecting them to "deny" her.  They are sending her to the "committee" on Wednesday anyway.  Apparently she had protein in her 24-hour urine (200 mcg) and their cut-off is 150 mcg.  They denied my first donor (brother) when he had 168 mcg.

I'm starting to get discouraged.

[willieandwinnie]

kellyt  don't get discouraged. You have to have hope. 

[paris]

Kelly,  I want this to happen for you so much.        Hang in there.

[kellyt]

Screw it!       I'm ready for Vegas!!!!!!!!       

[okarol]

That a girl! 

[paris]

Kelly, you already know my view---just keep doing exciting things and living large.  I'm still praying for a good kidney for you, but in the meantime, there is Vegas!