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Living Donation Discussion and News => Living Donation Forum => Topic started by: Heather6 on March 08, 2012, 10:31:02 PM

Title: Donation Complete
Post by: Heather6 on March 08, 2012, 10:31:02 PM

I have officially donated my left kidney to my older sister on February 29th.  So glad to have made it through that first week.  I was in the hospital for six days.  Every time I was about to be discharged, I would start with the vomiting again.  I am still very sore, but it does seem to get easier everyday.  My sister is accepting my kidney very well and it is so good to see her so happy.
Heather.

Title: Re: Donation Complete
Post by: Fr Pat on March 08, 2012, 11:23:57 PM

Great! Congratulations to you both.
   Fr. Pat

Title: Re: Donation Complete
Post by: Karol on March 08, 2012, 11:36:04 PM

 :D That's wonderful! All the best to you both!

Title: Re: Donation Complete
Post by: Orchidlady on March 09, 2012, 07:18:35 AM

Congratulations to you and your sister! May the rest of your recovery be quick and uneventful!

Title: Re: Donation Complete
Post by: CK on March 09, 2012, 08:43:58 AM

Congratulations. It's been very gratifying for me to watch my recipient improve. After 5 weeks, he already feels like a new man...they are starting to take him off of blood pressure meds and his creatinine is at 1.4.

It's pretty amazing to see. So your sister will get even happier!  :)

Title: Re: Donation Complete
Post by: cupid on March 09, 2012, 05:32:32 PM

Congratulations Heather-so happy for you! And give yourself time to heal-listen to your body!

Title: Re: Donation Complete
Post by: dodger on March 10, 2012, 01:57:34 PM

Oh Heather, I hope you are doing better soon.  I had a tough start in my recovery as well and it is still vivid, but, it will pass and seeing your sister blossom will make it all worth it.  Best wishes.

Title: Re: Donation Complete
Post by: jennybebopper on March 10, 2012, 03:25:22 PM

Congrats!  So sorry your recovery had a rough start, but hopefully the worst is over for both of you.  Sending you both healthy, happy well wishes!

Title: Re: Donation Complete
Post by: mobico on March 10, 2012, 05:32:52 PM

It's hard for me to imagine vomiting after surgery - sneezing and coughing were barely tolerable for a while!

Title: Re: Donation Complete
Post by: PhilHoover on March 10, 2012, 06:46:28 PM

Praying for a speedy recovery here, my friend.   You ARE a hero.

Title: Re: Donation Complete
Post by: jennybebopper on March 13, 2012, 11:11:43 AM

Congrats!  I hope by this time you are feeling better.  Take care of yourself!

Title: Re: Donation Complete
Post by: lawphi on March 13, 2012, 08:57:29 PM

So glad to hear the new donors are all recovering.  It is very important to reach out to each other during your recovery.  I was greatful to have joselyn to talk to. 

I "spit up" twice.  Once when my husband hit the pain pump and after burping. 

Title: Re: Donation Complete
Post by: jstx on March 15, 2012, 02:41:42 PM

 ;D I guess that'll teach your husband not to try to alleviate your pain!!  ;D

Title: Re: Donation Complete
Post by: PaulaHalvo on March 15, 2012, 04:19:34 PM

Hope you are both continuing to do well!

Title: Re: Donation Complete
Post by: Snoopy on March 16, 2012, 06:30:29 AM

Welcome to the club! Hope you have a speedy recovery!
  Snoopy

Title: Re: Donation Complete
Post by: theburts26 on March 18, 2012, 03:15:02 PM

Thank you for sharing your story Heather!!! My husband is donating his kidney on March 28th down in Tampa, Florida. Please keep us posted on your progress! If you have a moment please visit our website and become a member at www.mattskidney.com We are trying to raise awareness about the living donor program and we would love for the forum to turn into an active discussion board like this one full of love and support for donors and recipients.

We hope you continue to have a healthful healing! You did an amazing thing!!!!