Donor a bit nervous... two days to go!

[kidney4traci]

Please pray, send good thoughts to my donor Ryan.  I think she is a bit nervous.  Sent me a text message last night and I can tell she has part of her that doesn't want to do this.  Please pray for peace of mind, and for our surgeons, doctors, nurses and families too.  We both get admitted a day early on Monday.  Thanks everyone!







EDITED:Moved to transplant section-kitkatz,Moderator

[okarol]

Any elective surgery is scary, so I would think that her reaction is very normal.
There are many other donors that she can get encouragemnet and support from at www.livingdonorsonline.org
Sending prayers and good wishes to you both!
 

[willieandwinnie]

Oh kidney4traci  Send Ryan to visit us, we will tell her how amazing we think she is. We will be thinking and praying for you both. 

[paris]

We will all be holding you in our thoughts and prayers during the next week.  I hope Ryan can feel all of us surrounding her and supporting her when she gives this ultimate gift.  She is a hero to all of us.    We are so excited that the time has come for your new kidney.  Your IHD family will be here waiting to hear that both of you are doing great.   Lots of love to both of you   

[Normie]

I'm sure she is just a little nervous.
Such great news that you will be getting that kidney you have been waiting for.
My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Wow such an exciting week coming up for all of you.   

Normie

[G-Ma]

My thoughts and prayers to both of you and your families that this all goes as it is meant to.   

 

[2_DallasCowboys]

Sending happy thoughts   
and prayers your way, and Ryan;s, also.

Will be anxiously awaiting all good news
here on IHD

Anne

[monrein]

Her nervousness is understandable and now it's time to just get it done.  You know I'm thinking of you both all the time now these days and will continue to do so until we hear from you that all's gone well.   

[kellyt]

Fortunatley, my donor never showed her nerves.  I was nervous enough for the both of us.

Everything will be fine.  You two are in good surgical hands, as well as God's hands.   I'm thinking of you and Ryan!   

[pam49]

I so pray for the both of you.I am hoping to get a transplant soon.It is exciting and scary.GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[pelagia]

Traci, I just PM'd you my husband's donor's phone number.  He is happy to talk with Ryan.

I think nerves are completely normal.  Some people show it more than others.  We had a lot of support and reassurance from the transplant center folks during the final days before my husband's transplant.  Hopefully your center staff is there for you and for Ryan too. 

Stephen and I will be holding you and Ryan, your medical team and your families in our thoughts and prayers in the coming days.

 

[Wenchie58]

 

Sending positive vibes your way for you and Ryan.
Being a hero isn't an easy job!

[Sluff]

Good luck tomorrow. We will be praying for you and your donor. Everything will go just fine.    Hope to hear from you soon with good news about both of you. 

[rose1999]

Sending love and prayers for you and for Ryan 

[Chris]

Hoping everything goes well for the both of you. As stated earlier, her nervousness is normal. I had a big case of those with my first surgery.

However, i she does decide to pull out, just respect her wishes, don't resent her, and continue being her friend. I know this is a big if  if it does come to that, but it  is a possibility.

[kidney4traci]

Thanks everyone.  She says she is fine, and will have her running shoes on to get to the operating table!  I guess I will be off until after surgery.  Will have my mom bring me my lap top Wed or so...  love you guys!!!!

[kidney4traci]

Thanks everyone.  She says she is fine, and will have her running shoes on to get to the operating table!  I guess I will be off until after surgery.  Will have my mom bring me my lap top Wed or so...  love you guys!!!!  

oh yeah, any well wishes for Ryan here would be great.  Will print this for her tonight.

[willieandwinnie]

kidney4traci    We will be sitting on the edge of of seats. Please tell Ryan that all of us are there with you both and all our prayers to your surgeons for everything to go smoothly. 

[kimcanada]

Traci its here! all my love to Ryan  , can't wait to hear from you!


Kim

[monrein]

Traci and Ryan, if caring thoughts and best wishes were all that is necessary for a successful transplant, yours would already be a resounding success.  Ryan, we all thank you for your generous gift to Traci which makes you as special to us as she is.  Living donors rock.   

[kellyt]

Ryan:

Speaking as a recent kidney recipient from my loving and selfless sister-in-law in November of 2008, what you are doing is truly amazing!  The "gift of life" is ever present and you need to know how loved and respected you are for giving it. Your family and friends will forever be in awe of your selfless gift to Traci.  You and Traci both deserve a life filled with riches, joy and peace.

You are in many thoughts and prayers.  Thank you for doing this for my new friend.  You're a true hero!           

Kellyt

[paris]

Dear Ryan,   Thank you from all of us who have kidney disease.  Thank you for offering to give such a wonderful gift that will change Traci's life.   Living donors are real life heros.  Not many people can save another's life and we are honored to know you.   We all love Traci and are thrilled that she will be getting your lovely kidney.   There will be lots of prayers for both of you, the doctors, nurses and your families as you go through this journey.  Thank you for being a blessing in Traci's life    

[glitter]

Thank you for being so self-less your awesome!!

[pelagia]

Dear Ryan,

Thank you for giving Traci the gift of a healthy kidney.  My husband received a kidney from my sister's husband last May.  Our lives have been changed forever.  Since the transplant I have learned that I will never have enough words to express the gratitude and love I feel for Michael and the deep appreciation I feel for all donors.  Even though I have never met you, you will be in my thoughts this week and I will hold you in my highest esteem always.

Linda
 

[petey]

Ryan,
I was a living donor (to my husband Marvin, in July of 2000, left kidney, "open" incision).  Before the transplant surgery, I had never been admitted into a hospital, never had major surgery, never had an IV.  My husband had been struggling to survive for a little over five years on dialysis (it took me years to convince his doctors to let me be his donor because we are a very, very low "match").  I never had any qualms, any reservations, or any second thoughts at all about being his donor (but, then, he's my husband, my best friend, my lover, my future, the love of my life...so, my situation was some different from yours).

Before the transplant, all I could think about was how I would be improving HIS life.  He was my only thought going into it.  When I went down to the chapel at 4:30 a.m. before the surgery, I prayed for only Marvin.  When I woke up in the recovery room, I threatened to get up out of the bed (yeah, right!) until the nurse called back to Marvin's operating room to make sure he was okay and the kidney was being transplanted.

When my surgeon came by my regular room later to check on me, he said, "How are you feeling?"  And (though I don't remember it -- my mom told me this story), I said, "I hurt like hell, but I think I've just done the most important thing I could have done.  I saved another human being."  My mom still cries when she tells that story.

That day changed my husband's life -- but, you know what?  It changed my life, too.  Aside from being able to see every minute of every day what a difference the transplant made in Marvin's life, it also did something wonderful for MY soul.  It's a feeling that I just can't put into words.  I feel really, really good about my decision to be a living donor.  I have never had children, so I don't know what it feels like to bring another life into this world.  But, I think being a living donor must be second only to that feeling.  While I didn't bring Marvin into this world, I did help him stay in it a little longer.  That touches your very soul. Ever since I was young, I wanted to do something monumental with my life that would make a difference in another person's life -- something unselfish, something miraculous, something big beyond description.  I think I've done that, and that is extremely satisfying to me.

Would I do it again?  You bet I would -- I'd do it tomorrow.  Was it tough (physically) on me for the first couple of weeks?  Yes, it was.  Was it worth it?  Yes, yes, yes, yes, a million times yes.

Tonight, I will say a special prayer for you.  I will ask that your part of the surgery goes off perfectly and that you will awake with the pain under control.  I will ask that God will hold you tightly next to his heart and make your recovery quick.  I will ask Him to let you feel as wonderful about being a living donor as I did.  The Lord I believe in is gracious, merciful, and kind, and He, certainly, knows what a tremendous sacrifice you're making for another person.  Surely, he will reward you for that.

Marsha