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« on: November 06, 2008, 02:14:42 PM »
I was wheeled into the O.R. at around 8:45 a.m. yesterday and I was in ICU (throwing up) by 2 p.m.  My sister-in-law is doing great, as well.  She's sore, but doing well.  They were able to take her left kidney, so that was a blessing.

They did a sonogram of my new kidney yesterday, as well.  That was a little painful.  I had a terrible time opening my eyes after surgery.  Plus, the Morphine hasn't been very helpful with controlling pain.  If I lay still I do pretty good.  The reason they did the sonogram yesterday following surgery was because apparently the artery was small.  It's working great, but they wanted to check it out early.  I was in ICU until just about 1/2 an hour ago.  It's boring up there!  I didn't sleep well AT ALL.  I literally slept in 10 minute increments beginning at 9 p.m.!  It was horrible.  My urine output is great and there is actually some color to my urine now!  I have to ware the Foley Catheter until Monday and that sucks, but I'm used to it already.  I went 38 hours with no food in me!  That is unheard of for me!  But I really wasn't hungry!  I can't seem to get rid of the dry mouth and throat.  I've been drinking water and munching on ice most of the day.

As nervous as I was while at home, I was strangely at ease once at the hospital.  I knew I had lots of people thinking of me and I totally appreciate it!  So does my donor!  What a trooper she's been.

Funny story, I feel horrible about it though!  When we admitted Tuesday morning we found out that she was going to be on a clear liquid diet for the day, as well as get TWO enemas!!!  I, on the other hand, was given turkey, dressing, salad, roll and and two cookies for lunch, as well as another big dinner!  She was giving me all kinds of crap.  Wednesday morning she came into my room and woke me up by telling me the nurse was coming in to give me an enema!!  Also, when I got back to my room this afternoon she had written on my patient board:  "Five Enemas and NO FOOD for ONE WEEK.   I felt so guilty yesterday!  :)  It was funny.  I'm forever grateful to her!!!

It's good to be back.  I'll check in later tonight.  I have to close my eyes now.  They aren't cooperating with me...    Love to you all!
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1993 diagnosed with glomerulonephritis.
Oct 41, 2007 - Got fistula placed.
Feb 13, 2008 - Activated on "the list".
Nov 5, 2008 - Received living donor transplant from my sister-in-law, Etta.
Nov 5, 2011 - THREE YEARS POST TRANSPLANT!  :D
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« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2008, 02:18:47 PM »
WOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!  Great to hear from you, happy to hear things are going well.  Get some rest, let your body heal.

Cute story about the food - that's one for the books, huh?!  She was limited with food while you had a feast. 
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« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2008, 02:24:14 PM »
 :flower; Hey Kelly - great update! keep drinking and sleep when you can.
Lots of LOVE and HUGS!  :cuddle;
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« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2008, 02:43:17 PM »
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Wow what great news.  What a wonderful gift from your sister-in-law.  Does that mean that you are truly blood related now?  :)

I hope you both have a quick and as easy a recovery as possible.  Get some rest and keep us updated.

God bless,
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« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2008, 02:43:51 PM »
 :cheer: :flower; :cheer:
Great news hon! Give your donor a big hug for me!!!!!

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« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2008, 02:45:19 PM »
 :flower; Oh Kelly. I was so happy to see your post. I hope you can get some rest and please drink plenty.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2008, 02:47:52 PM »
glad  to  hear  that  everything is  going  great  guns, :yahoo;

rest  relax  and  recovery  are  your main  goals  for  now

eat  drink  and  be  merry.
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« Reply #7 on: November 06, 2008, 02:51:40 PM »
Fantastic news Kelly.  Now keep drinking and peeing....Ah heaven!!!  :cuddle;
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Pyelonephritis (began at 8 mos old)
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« Reply #8 on: November 06, 2008, 02:54:08 PM »
Wonderful news. I glad all is going well. I wish you both a speedy recovery. Sounds like your sister-in-law, along with being generous, also has quite a sense of humor.
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« Reply #9 on: November 06, 2008, 03:08:38 PM »
Awesome news Kelly!  So glad everything is going well!  Pee On!!!!   :flower;
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« Reply #10 on: November 06, 2008, 03:16:01 PM »
 :yahoo; :yahoo;
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DOES GOOD NEWS GET ANY BETTER THEN THIS  :waving; :waving;

Ah heck you dont know me that well but this is for sure hug worthy Kelly  :cuddle;

God bless you and your Sister in law...
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« Reply #11 on: November 06, 2008, 03:26:50 PM »
  :yahoo;  :2thumbsup;  :yahoo; pee some for me  :rofl;
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« Reply #12 on: November 06, 2008, 03:33:22 PM »
 :bandance; :bandance; :yahoo; :yahoo;
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« Reply #13 on: November 06, 2008, 04:07:31 PM »
Thanks everyone, and I'm sending a big cyber-hug to you Paul!   ;)

I'm so tired of being hooked up to so many tubes.  I can't move without having some tube pull me back to the bed!  ha ha  I'm teathered to my hospital bed!  Help!  I have the air booty things on my calves, I have a neck IV and let's not forget that nasty Foley!

Right now I'm crossing my fingers that they allow me some solid food.  That broth is horrible!   :puke;


Where's my Paris?  I'd call but YOU DON'T ANSWER YOUR PHONE!!!   ;D   ;)
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Oct 41, 2007 - Got fistula placed.
Feb 13, 2008 - Activated on "the list".
Nov 5, 2008 - Received living donor transplant from my sister-in-law, Etta.
Nov 5, 2011 - THREE YEARS POST TRANSPLANT!  :D
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« Reply #14 on: November 06, 2008, 04:40:18 PM »
Wonderful!!!   :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #15 on: November 06, 2008, 04:41:25 PM »
Oh Kelly!!  What great news!!!  I am soo thrilled for you!  Give your donor a great big hug for us!  Get lots of rest!!

{{{{HUGS & LOVE}}}}

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« Reply #16 on: November 06, 2008, 05:14:08 PM »
That was a funny story. Lucky you that you were able to eat, when I was admitted they did all the prep work, had me take a shower with the special soap, and then gave me the fricken enema! Stupid thinking there I'd say, take a shower after the enema. I would say that was one of my worst experiences with the transplant. Never had one before and hope to never have one again. Sister N Law has a good sense of humor  :rofl;
Hope you get some solid food soon. and enjoy your new found "Liquid Gold"
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« Reply #17 on: November 06, 2008, 05:38:41 PM »
Hey sweet Kelly!    Charles did a good job emailing and letting us know you we out of surgery.   You had a lot of us praying, pacing and waiting.   I can't believe what has happened in just a few weeks.  You deserve this so much.    Rest, rest and rest.  Charles said he would have the dishes done when you get home!   :rofl;    We love you!    I'll  be checking on you   :cuddle;

I will try to keep the phone near me!!  Both phones!!    :rofl;
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« Reply #18 on: November 06, 2008, 05:42:10 PM »
Rest and drink lots.  Hope your days ahead are wonderful.

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WOO HOO NEW KIDNEY PEEING !!!(Transplant 23/10/07)
« Reply #19 on: November 06, 2008, 05:56:12 PM »
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Great news to here !!!!


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« Reply #20 on: November 06, 2008, 06:39:37 PM »
So wrapped with the great news kelly.. keep on improving hun. Feeling a bit down here with shit so glad to read some good news from one of our own!!!
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27/11/2010: Cadaveric kidney transplant from my wonderful donor!!! "Danny" currently settling in and working better every day!!! :)

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« Reply #21 on: November 06, 2008, 07:04:36 PM »
Great news Kelly. Hope they feed you soon.   :waving;
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« Reply #22 on: November 06, 2008, 07:26:04 PM »
Kelly,
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Virtual flowers for your hospital room from me and Lina.
So glad to hear you're doing well !!  :yahoo; :clap;  Keep up the good work, girlfriend!  :thumbup;
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« Reply #23 on: November 06, 2008, 09:44:51 PM »
Hurray!    :flower; :flower; :flower; :flower; :flower; :flower;
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