REPORT III
Two more things have been removed bringing me even closer to returning to "normal"
The Duke check-up was good! The only thing remains a higher than acceptable level of Prograf, so we've decreased that med again. It *may* help the hot/cold sensation in the hands and keep things at good levels.
The perm-cath is gone and bandages come off tomorrow! I'll get to have an unguarded shower! Since 11 Jan the cath site had to be protected from water and infection, so all bathing has been adapted to avoid the cath area.
The staples from Incision II are gone and the site is taped for the time being. I'll be working on healing in that area in the next few weeks.
I was curious to learn that the "half-life" of a transplanted kidney is about seven years - with half of transplanted patients losing their kidney in the first seven years. I'm certainly hoping that I'll not be in that group and hoping to work to maintain everything to keep the kid as long as possible. This statistic only serves to focus on how strong the need for healthy donors as well as continued research into PKD and other kidney diseases to prevent the need for transplant.
I still remain in awe of the entire process. I was re-reading all the posts from the past nine months (a lot has happened in a very short time!) and continue to be amazed that things have happened so fast. I see and know that I've been blessed each day with continued life - a gift that we all receive!
Live in joy!
Tim & Kid
The Duke check-up was good! The only thing remains a higher than acceptable level of Prograf, so we've decreased that med again. It *may* help the hot/cold sensation in the hands and keep things at good levels.
The perm-cath is gone and bandages come off tomorrow! I'll get to have an unguarded shower! Since 11 Jan the cath site had to be protected from water and infection, so all bathing has been adapted to avoid the cath area.
The staples from Incision II are gone and the site is taped for the time being. I'll be working on healing in that area in the next few weeks.
I was curious to learn that the "half-life" of a transplanted kidney is about seven years - with half of transplanted patients losing their kidney in the first seven years. I'm certainly hoping that I'll not be in that group and hoping to work to maintain everything to keep the kid as long as possible. This statistic only serves to focus on how strong the need for healthy donors as well as continued research into PKD and other kidney diseases to prevent the need for transplant.
I still remain in awe of the entire process. I was re-reading all the posts from the past nine months (a lot has happened in a very short time!) and continue to be amazed that things have happened so fast. I see and know that I've been blessed each day with continued life - a gift that we all receive!
Live in joy!
Tim & Kid
posted by Tim -n- twins at 5:05 PM
3 Comments:
Hi Tim, This is good news that you are doing well. You're a testament to man and woman-kind. Ray
And I'll say again Tim, it was a blessing to be able to be there and care for you! May you continue to thrive and contribute to the many lives you touch!
We love you!
Laurie
Hi, Glad to hear the news of heling for you. Many asked about you when I was at Southern Division ACDA last week. You're in many prayers each day.
Behind in paperwork forever - end of 6 weeks. Hope to be in touch as soon as get papers graded and report cards done.
God Bless,
Donna
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