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Offline Rinnierich

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Re: New Donor, almost.
« Reply #15 on: July 14, 2012, 05:13:17 PM »
congrats to the both of you and take each day as they come. Stay on top of your pain and sending positive thoughts your way in your recovery.

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Re: New Donor, almost.
« Reply #16 on: July 15, 2012, 02:29:39 PM »
Kdub,

Congratulations and welcome to the donor club! Isn't it great to be on the other side? Sounds like you just had major surgery and are right on track. Use the pain meds as needed, the colace is a stool softener to help combat the side effects of the pain medication. Keep walking, eat little bits at a time if you have trouble keeping things down, drink fluids and just give yourself the time to heal. Say yes to anyone who wants to help you out.

Glad to hear things went well. Keep us posted.

Sherri

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Offline Fr Pat

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Re: New Donor, almost.
« Reply #17 on: July 15, 2012, 08:01:10 PM »
Congratulations!
   Fr. Pat

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Re: New Donor, almost.
« Reply #18 on: July 16, 2012, 07:54:53 AM »
Dear kdub,

I'm glad to hear your surgery was a success and that your brother is doing better!

Love, elephant


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Re: New Donor, almost.
« Reply #19 on: July 16, 2012, 05:46:32 PM »
Congratulations to you and to your brother!

Welcome to the club! :)

Linda
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Re: New Donor, almost.
« Reply #20 on: July 17, 2012, 10:08:38 PM »
Try yogurt, prunes or bread with your pills.  It just seems to sit better.
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Re: New Donor, almost.
« Reply #21 on: July 18, 2012, 11:54:19 PM »
I hope that you and your brother are both continuing to do well!

Linda
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Linda
Donated left kidney to Husband
October 8, 2009 at UW Madison

 

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