And
so it begins. I've had many birthdays and now I get a new one. I'm
sitting in my room getting ready for my kidney transplant.
Note:
The was the culmination of 24 hours of anticipation after my transplant team initially called and asked if I still wanted a new kidney, duh. Eventually they called and said pack a bag and be here in an hour. I think we were there 20 minutes later. After that it was all a whirlwind of doctors, nurses, tests, forms, visitors, anxiety, concern for the family of the 19 year old donor. Not once do I remember being scared or wanting to change my mind. That was the first of many God Things that I experienced over the next few weeks.
Note:
The was the culmination of 24 hours of anticipation after my transplant team initially called and asked if I still wanted a new kidney, duh. Eventually they called and said pack a bag and be here in an hour. I think we were there 20 minutes later. After that it was all a whirlwind of doctors, nurses, tests, forms, visitors, anxiety, concern for the family of the 19 year old donor. Not once do I remember being scared or wanting to change my mind. That was the first of many God Things that I experienced over the next few weeks.
March 4 ·
Heading to surgery soon. Was told it would take 6 to 8 hours. Dr Barone is the surgeon. Dana
March 4 ·
Steve's been in surgery about 2 hours. We just got an update that things are going fine. Thank you for praying. Dana
March 4 ·
Latest update--surgery is going fine. The bad kidneys are out and working on putting the new one in. Dana (Note: Turns out they had a hard time with my old kidneys because they were extra large: around 10+ pounds of kidneys. Also they took out my appendix and gall bladder as well since they looked like they had been beat up, probably by my mean kidneys)
March 5 ·
Steve is in recovery. Doc said things went well. Dana (Note: My wife and her friends stayed up all night while I was fast asleep with my guts open. I love her so much!)
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