Urologist

Yup - the next in the medical series! Boy, these guys do support each other. Today it's the preliminary exam to ensure that my PSA of 4 is "normal" The exam was - well - yes - what you might expect.

Initial reports indicate that things are close to normal upon first glance. My doc seemed to know his stuff ( all of them so far have) and has seen quite a few renal transplants in his residency - a good thing. More blood work coming to review the numbers and the exam and then an ultrasound. If that comes out ok with the PSA numbers lower, then that will be all in this exam line. On the other hand, if numbers are up and the ultrasound is questionable, then a biopsy is in the future (ouch!)

When we discussed the surgical plan, if there is a live donor, he was right up front. It's not pleasant and pretty painful. Both the old kidneys go (he feels like they do at Duke - they gotta make an exit) and the new one comes in above the left hip. The fun is in the anti-rejection meds and making sure they work and are balanced.

I'm still boyant and doing fine - next festival is coming right after the bloodwork!
He concurred that I should stay active - best plan - so I am!

Stay centered!
T & B-n-N