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From Gail's caringbridge page: Hi everyone. We had a great day. Kathys operation went very smoothly.She gave Gail a 'grade A kidney' as her surgeon described it. I pointed out that it was imported as well.No domestic product for us. Kathy was in the OR for about 2 hrs and felt like you would expect to feel after having a kidney removed. However by 4pm she was noticably better and looking at curling on tv although on a morphine drip at the time. Gail was in the OR for almost 3 hours and didnt get out of recovery for over 3 hrs. The kidney began producing urine immediately.The doctors gave Gail large doses of pretnisone immediately and when I finally saw her she was very puffed out. They will reduce this immune supression after about a week. As usual Gail was being stoic and concerned about how long we had to be at the hospital. I want to thank everyone for all their support especially the people from I.H.D whom Gail and I have never met but have treated Gail like family. Of course our friends from the gym, long time buddies, family and especially all of you who offered Gail a kidney have been fabulous as well. Also what can you say about my wonderful brother in law who I have known since he was 7 and Kathy who was so selfless. I apologize for my lack of typing skills but my usual scribe is in the hospital. I will try to keep you up to date in the following days Best wishes Lee  |
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« Reply #151 on: February 23, 2009, 06:34:11 PM » |
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Yay!! So happy to hear everyone's doing well and recovering. A huge THANK YOU to Kathy and  to Gail!!!! |
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« Reply #152 on: February 23, 2009, 09:43:11 PM » |
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Congrats Gail and get well soon!!!
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« Reply #153 on: February 23, 2009, 10:52:28 PM » |
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Hope you will soon be well and posting on here Gail - Kathy 'thank you' isn't enough but what else can we say? So thank you from all of us for what you have done  Lee - Gail is family 
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« Reply #154 on: February 23, 2009, 11:43:37 PM » |
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« Reply #156 on: February 24, 2009, 06:47:01 AM » |
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Terrific news!!! Here is to a speedy recovery for you both!  Anne |
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« Reply #158 on: February 24, 2009, 07:41:16 AM » |
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Monrein, Pelagia told me about your transplant and I had to log in and send you much love and hugs. Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you!!! Ann |
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« Reply #159 on: February 24, 2009, 07:49:34 AM » |
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Great news! Here's to a speedy recovery and another 20+ years with this new kidney! |
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« Reply #160 on: February 24, 2009, 12:38:00 PM » |
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Great news wishing you both a speedy recovery |
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« Reply #161 on: February 24, 2009, 01:20:06 PM » |
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Monrein and Kathy,
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« Reply #162 on: February 24, 2009, 03:45:10 PM » |
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Great news! Hope to be getting a "live" update from Gail herself soon! |
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« Reply #163 on: February 24, 2009, 04:11:49 PM » |
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 Here's todays update from their caringbridge: ............. Hi everyone. Another good day for Gail and Kathy. Got to the hospital around 12 noon and saw Kathy first. She looked great.Her pain level had dropped considerably and she had been for a breif walk with her IV etc attached. She said it was difficult to walk with a catheter attached. I think I will take her word for it. Gail didnt remember seeing me the night before but today she was alert and her puffiness had gone down alot. The numerous tubes on her hand had been removed and she also had been for a little walk. Most importantly her urine output was continuing and her creatin levels were decreasing. Gail looked and felt much better. Good stuff. At around 4pm Kathy walked to the elevator on the 6th floor and went up to the 10th floor to visit Gail in her room. I took a picture of them proudly holding up their urine bags. Pee,its a beautiful thing. We have had 2 good days in a row. I sure hope this progress continues. Till tomorrow Best wishes Lee .............. If anyone wants Gail's address to send a card, please let me know by sending a PM.
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« Reply #164 on: February 24, 2009, 04:57:21 PM » |
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I have Gail's home address if anyone needs it. I have a link to the hospital, as well. Congratulations again, Gail!  |
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« Reply #165 on: February 24, 2009, 05:01:17 PM » |
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I am so thrilled gail is doing well my fistula is throbbing extra hard!!!
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« Reply #166 on: February 24, 2009, 05:06:49 PM » |
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Belated Congrats to Monrein/Gail and her donor |
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« Reply #167 on: February 24, 2009, 09:53:56 PM » |
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« Reply #168 on: February 25, 2009, 08:17:18 AM » |
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Congrats to all involved. My prayers are with you for a speedy recovery.
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« Reply #170 on: February 25, 2009, 02:34:44 PM » |
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drink plenty,pee more,be happy,hugs for kathy |
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« Reply #171 on: February 25, 2009, 03:50:05 PM » |
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Wonderful news. So glad you are both doing well. Wishing a speedy recovery.
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Lead me not into temptation, I can find it myself.
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning how to dance in the rain.
Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.
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« Reply #173 on: February 25, 2009, 04:55:21 PM » |
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 I just spoke with Lee. He says Kathy has her catheter out and is eating well. If she is feeling up to it she may go home tomorrow. She is still having some pain (she had the open procedure rather than the lap surgery, so the incision is bigger.) Our sweet Gail is doing great. She is still on IV fluids but eating and drinking too. Today she walked around the hospital floor with Lee following behind with the pole carrying all her essential bags - he said he had a tough time keeping up with her, he was so concerned about pulling out one of the lines! Kathy and Gail - You girls are great! 
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« Reply #174 on: February 25, 2009, 05:28:42 PM » |
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