Donation Complete

[Heather6]

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.

[Fr Pat]

Great! Congratulations to you both.
   Fr. Pat

[Karol]

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

[Orchidlady]

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

[CK]

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!  :)

[lpdmd92]

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

[dodger]

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.

[jennybebopper]

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!

[mobico]

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

[PhilHoover]

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

[jennybebopper]

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

[lawphi]

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. 

[jstx]

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

[PaulaHalvo]

Hope you are both continuing to do well!

[snoopy62]

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