It's been a busy few weeks here.
Although, with only two weeks before Christmas, and I still haven't started writing out greeting cards, I really should get to that...
But, I also want to give you a little bit of education, on Living vs. Cadaver kidneys...stressing how much more beneficial it would be for me to have a living, rather than cadaver, donor. And, I want to give you a little insight as to what the first two months or so, following my transplant, will be like...so you know.
Living donor kidneys have a greater chance of working immediately, following the transplant, and also a greater chance of staying working longer, than cadaver donor kidneys. Plus, a living donor kidney has probably been out of its original owner for less time than the average cadaver kidney.
Now then...the first two months or so, after transplant. For me, that means, a lot of doctor's appointments, which will be important for me to keep. Literally, my life will depend on keeping every appointment, and following doctor's orders. I'll have many anti-rejection meds to take, daily, and every certain number of hours apart like clockwork...no exceptions. In those first critical weeks, I'll have to rest much. I won't be able to drive, nor will I be able to lift anything over 5 lbs. And, I may have restrictions as far as whether I can walk up and down stairs right away. Oh, yes, and also, no going grocery shopping or being ANYWHERE where there are crowds, because as my immune system is compromised, I'll be very susceptible to even the slightest little cold, and if I'm not careful, that could kill the new kidney, and I'd end up back on f***ing dialysis again. So...no crowds, especially in the beginning. I'll be very fragile those first two months...I'll have stitches. They STITCH the new kidney in place...they don't weld it in and secure it with nuts and bolts, like a damn car. And it'll be up to me to rest plenty and not push myself too hard, so that it can all heal up properly. Will I be able to keep up my share of the housework?? NO!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for reading on. I hope I've given you at least a little bit of useful information...food for thought.
Later, tweethearts!!!
xoxo
