Transplant orientation

[mamagemini]

Went yesterday to the 5-6 hour orientation. A lot of info going in to the brain. Then they had to take blood -- from my dehydrated veins. They would put in a vial and it would go then stop...drip drip drip. They needed 16 vials...got only 14. They blew 2 veins in the process. Yippeee.
One thing I got out of it is that we can double list. Which I am going to do because in San Diego the list is shorter. So the San Bernardino County is 8 - 10 years.
So I am waiting to hear about the blood work....if they need more...they are out of luck. I even have a bump in my left arm now from the blood work for the fistula that was done and the IV that bruised my hand up so bad. All done with needles.

[MooseMom]

Oh yes, do get double listed if there's any chance that your wait time can be reduced!

Those pre-tx evals are intense, that's for sure.  Did you learn anything that surprised you?

[okarol]

Our daughter is listed in Los Angeles and San Diego. The 2nd listing is much faster.
Good luck!

[mamagemini]

Awesome. I will do that then. I havent heard anything yet from all the blood work. Need to call because I have to living donors but they need to be tested, neither will pass but at least they will find out about their health too.
Today I had a helluva a day. My key in my car wont come out...and trust me i have done everything. My arm is aching like crazy from all the work I put it through today. I had to pull the fuel filter fuse and take the battery cable off. Who knows what that will do long term. Now is when I wish I had a man around.
I will let you all know if I hear any news from the tx thingy.
Night and happy mothers night...lol