Meinuk got the call

[okarol]

  Nov. 1, All Saint's Day will always be a very special day to me. That's the day that Jenna's transplant coordinator called to tell us that the living donor "is a match!"
Now Nov. 2nd is special too! Anna's kidney day!  And it's All Soul's Day too.

[Meinuk]

Well, I am sitting in an empty apartment.  My unit rented a u-haul and took away my machine, pureflow and supplies.  Even though the transplant is going great, I have some serious mixed feelings about my machine and supplies being gone.  After all that happened in August/September, I feel like my security blanket has been taken away. (I may just have a few supplies "just in case"  -  you never know when someone might forget to pack drain lines...)

I get my stent out next week, and I am back to work the week of December 15th.  I'm still in shock as to the impact that this is having on my life, but I'm lucky to have amazing people for support and comfort. And so it goes, the beginning of another chapter.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Anna

[willieandwinnie]

Anna, I am so happy for you. I actually put off letting them come pick up Len's machine and supplies after his transplant. Like you, I felt like it was some kind of security blanket or maybe things would be jinxed if I let them come get stuff. Funny how your mind plays games with you. Please continue to let us know how you are and good luck with returning to work. Don't overdo yourself and remember to drink plenty. 

[kellyt]

I feel the same way about my fistula that stopped working the day after surgery.  I want to talk to MY nephrologist before I allow anyone to touch that arm!  It was never used, but still my "security blanket".  I hope I never have to use it EVER!

Congrats again!   I get my stent out on Dec. 22nd.  Let me know what it's like!!!!!

[Chris]

I know what you mean Meinuk. I put off sending my insulin pump back for sometimeand ordered insulin just for back up purposes. I had to send it back though, Medicare was renting my insulin pump from the manufacture. But even though my graft is somewhat working, I wish the would take it out. It just looks so bad to me.

[Zach]

And so it goes, the beginning of another chapter.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

To a long and healthy kidney!
And have an extra yam for me.