That just fantastic! Well done to you both!I do have a question...why did they give you so much fluid? I'm assuming that's par for the course, but why? I understand why they pump you up with gas, but why fluid? I don't like the sound of that! Carrying 16 lbs of extra fluid? Oh my!
My mom is doing well, she was able to get out of bed 2 times the day after surgery, and by the weekend, she was up and about, experiencing little to no pain.
I do have a question...why did they give you so much fluid? I'm assuming that's par for the course, but why? I understand why they pump you up with gas, but why fluid? I don't like the sound of that! Carrying 16 lbs of extra fluid? Oh my!
Mcclane, thanks ever so much for sharing your transplant journey with us, congrats to you!!!!!! I hope everything continues to go really well! How long before you both can drive?How often do you have to get your blood checked? I hear its like 3 times weekly here post transplant.Your Mom is super sweet to give the gift of life! Best wishes to you both on a speedy, healthy recovery!!
Congrats, mcclane! So exciting! Quote from: mcclane on February 17, 2012, 11:24:48 AMMy mom is doing well, she was able to get out of bed 2 times the day after surgery, and by the weekend, she was up and about, experiencing little to no pain.Am I the only donor in the world who had lots of pain for nearly three weeks post-op?! Grrr ... But yay! for mum! You must be so proud of each other!Quote from: MooseMom on February 17, 2012, 12:35:20 PMI do have a question...why did they give you so much fluid? I'm assuming that's par for the course, but why? I understand why they pump you up with gas, but why fluid? I don't like the sound of that! Carrying 16 lbs of extra fluid? Oh my!Blokey was pumped full of fluid too. Unfortunately it really affected his 'boy area' (balloons!!!) and he was most put out when the neph told him that the fluid would most likely not disappear from there till last and it could be MONTHS! It wasn't, but it was uncomfortable for him for a couple of weeks and he was annoyed that they'd pumped him so full of fluid.