4 month update!

[lou]

Hi everyone, just thought id let anyone who's interested know how its all going 4 months after my transplant. I still come on this website all the time but haven't posted for a while - if I'm honest its probably because I'm so happy at the moment and not constantly bugging you all with my questions and rants!!!

I cant even begin to describe how different life is now and i know i was only only on dialysis a short while but i just feel SO grateful everyday. I feel so happy and full of energy and without sounding too cheesy just like i need to make the most of everyday. Its been gorgeous weather over in the UK the last month and me and Shawn have spent most weekends camping down in Cornwall, which is just beautiful. Just being able to pack up the car and head off to the beach for a weekend with only a few pills to worry about rather than the dreaded machine is just unreal! 

Fingers crossed so far my bloods have all come back good. My creatinine seems to be staying around 105 now which is just amazing, especially after all the drama surrounding the transplant. Am even down to one blood test a fortnight!  wow!! 

Am back at school and feels like i was never off work! just counting down till we break up for the summer in 2 weeks. Some of you may remember i said i was hoping to go to Paris for my 30th in august - well Shawn has booked it! 3 nights in Paris!! Considering how much i was dreading going into my 30's on dialysis i cant even begin to explain how amazing it feels to know we can go away. 

I recently wrote a letter to my donors family and i just hope it may be some small comfort to know how much their kindness has transformed someones life. I think of my donor every day when i wake up and thank him for the decision he made to be an organ donor. Also over the last couple of weeks I have spend a few days in the city where i live setting up a stand in the city centre handing out donor cards and talking to people about organ donation which has been a great experience and i have had mostly positive responses from people. (although not all!!)

Anyway i also just wanted to let anyone know who is waiting for a transplant and maybe nervous or worried about it, it really will change your life. I just hope things continue this well...

Sending loads of love to you all (even tho i don't post as often i still feel like i know many of you well) x x x x 

[monrein]

Thanks for the update lou and I'm so very happy that you're making the most of everything that your transplant allows.  I'm doing the same with mine and feel similarly to how you do about the gratitude and the not taking things for granted.  My first trx was cadaveric like yours and this one was a gift from my brother's generous wife.   

[natnnnat]

This is excellent news lou!  I'm smiling a big smile to think of your good times.  And oddly, i was just looking about Paris (online) last night, how I love that city.  This was one of my favourite spots:
http://www.paris-walking-tours.com/jardindupalaisroyal.html
In 1789, the Jardin du Palais Royal was the liveliest place in Paris. People came here to get the latest news and political rumors. It was a place of speeches, discussions, drinking and gaming.

Here, on July 12th, 1789, Camille Desmoulins, a young lawyer, jumped on a table in the Café de Foy and broke the news that Jacques Necker, the popular Minister of State, had been forced to resign. Desmoulins called out, "Aux armes, citoyens!" ("To arms, citizens!"). Two days later, the Bastille was taken.

[kidneystudy]

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[okarol]

Trying to see if you were on our list.
You are now!
http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=4927.0

[lou]

Thanks okarol! Hope you ane jenna are both well. 

I had transplant clinic last week and my creat was 99. lowest its been so am sooooo excited! 

x x x

[rsudock]

Awesome news Lou!!!

xo,
R