Guest guest Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 In a message dated 4/9/2003 6:50:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time, sixteneighty@... writes: > thoughts. Talk to you all soon. JASON,,,,i am so glad to hear everything went well for you and your donor,,,god bless you and your donor,,,,,crystal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 Exactly what we've all been praying for. How wonderful , for you and your donor! In a message dated 4/9/03 6:05:33 PM Central Daylight Time, sixteneighty@... writes: << Hello Everyone, I'm coming to you loud and clear from 7 south here in Birmingham. My transplant was Monday morning and I'm glad to say that everything is going wonderfully. It was exactly 48 hours ago that I left the recovery room. Sunday night I had the pleasure of shaving most of my body and having an ekg, e-rays, and several talks with Dr's and my surgeon. On Monday morning they came to get my donor at 6:30 and they came for me at 8:30. After getting my IV I was taken in at about 9:00. THe next thing I knew I woke up in the recovery room and within an hours I was awake, felt great, and was bored and wanting food I waited in there for another 2 hours then went to the " step down " unit which is a little icu just for kidney transplant patients here. The next morning I was taken to a room where I've been since then. From the second I woke up I've felt great, I have lots of energy and feel good in general. The worst parts so far have been the liquid diet. I didn't eat at all on Monday, Tuesday night I finally got a liquid dinner (juices and jello) then tonight I got some real food for the first time in 3 days and it tasted SO good. I still have a bladder catheter in, which I hate, and it should come out on Friday. There is a drain in my incision which should come out the end of the week as well as my PD catheter which they will take out in 2 weeks or so. There is also a catheter in my neck to draw blood and for my IV. It's not a dialysis catheter (it's not that big) but it helps to take blood a few times a day. So far my creatine has dropped from 14.5 to 8 to 3.5 in 2 days. My donor went home this morning she was doing so well. I have very little to no pain and it's just been a wonderful experience so far. I feel great, there has been no negatives and I'd do it again any day. I've been walking around the hallways and visitting other patients. I'll go back and read all the messages tomorrow and I look foreward to hearing from all of you. I've missed reading all your thoughts. Talk to you all soon. >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 Hey ! So glad to hear you actually had it and it went well. Congratulations. Pierre The Transplant > Hello Everyone, > > I'm coming to you loud and clear from 7 south here in Birmingham. My > transplant was Monday morning and I'm glad to say that everything is > going wonderfully. It was exactly 48 hours ago that I left the > recovery room. > > Sunday night I had the pleasure of shaving most of my body and > having an ekg, e-rays, and several talks with Dr's and my surgeon. > On Monday morning they came to get my donor at 6:30 and they came > for me at 8:30. After getting my IV I was taken in at about 9:00. > THe next thing I knew I woke up in the recovery room and within an > hours I was awake, felt great, and was bored and wanting food > > I waited in there for another 2 hours then went to the " step down " > unit which is a little icu just for kidney transplant patients here. > The next morning I was taken to a room where I've been since then. > > From the second I woke up I've felt great, I have lots of energy and > feel good in general. The worst parts so far have been the liquid > diet. I didn't eat at all on Monday, Tuesday night I finally got a > liquid dinner (juices and jello) then tonight I got some real food > for the first time in 3 days and it tasted SO good. I still have a > bladder catheter in, which I hate, and it should come out on > Friday. There is a drain in my incision which should come out the > end of the week as well as my PD catheter which they will take out > in 2 weeks or so. There is also a catheter in my neck to draw blood > and for my IV. It's not a dialysis catheter (it's not that big) but > it helps to take blood a few times a day. > > So far my creatine has dropped from 14.5 to 8 to 3.5 in 2 days. My > donor went home this morning she was doing so well. I have very > little to no pain and it's just been a wonderful experience so far. > I feel great, there has been no negatives and I'd do it again any > day. I've been walking around the hallways and visitting other > patients. I'll go back and read all the messages tomorrow and I look > foreward to hearing from all of you. I've missed reading all your > thoughts. Talk to you all soon. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 oh, , how wonderful. I am going to forward your email to my sisters who are still messing with this doner business. I have read your email with baited breath. I can't wait to see what your creatnine finally goes down to. You have been in my thoughts and prayers these past days. Actually, at first I thought it must be someone else writing us, but then I realised that it WAS you. It is so suprising that you feel so well so quickly. I really can't say enough about how happy I am that this went so well for you. We are all thinking lovely thoughts about your doner. Tell her that we hope for her continued improvement. The Transplant Hello Everyone, I'm coming to you loud and clear from 7 south here in Birmingham. My transplant was Monday morning and I'm glad to say that everything is going wonderfully. It was exactly 48 hours ago that I left the recovery room. Sunday night I had the pleasure of shaving most of my body and having an ekg, e-rays, and several talks with Dr's and my surgeon. On Monday morning they came to get my donor at 6:30 and they came for me at 8:30. After getting my IV I was taken in at about 9:00. THe next thing I knew I woke up in the recovery room and within an hours I was awake, felt great, and was bored and wanting food I waited in there for another 2 hours then went to the " step down " unit which is a little icu just for kidney transplant patients here. The next morning I was taken to a room where I've been since then. From the second I woke up I've felt great, I have lots of energy and feel good in general. The worst parts so far have been the liquid diet. I didn't eat at all on Monday, Tuesday night I finally got a liquid dinner (juices and jello) then tonight I got some real food for the first time in 3 days and it tasted SO good. I still have a bladder catheter in, which I hate, and it should come out on Friday. There is a drain in my incision which should come out the end of the week as well as my PD catheter which they will take out in 2 weeks or so. There is also a catheter in my neck to draw blood and for my IV. It's not a dialysis catheter (it's not that big) but it helps to take blood a few times a day. So far my creatine has dropped from 14.5 to 8 to 3.5 in 2 days. My donor went home this morning she was doing so well. I have very little to no pain and it's just been a wonderful experience so far. I feel great, there has been no negatives and I'd do it again any day. I've been walking around the hallways and visitting other patients. I'll go back and read all the messages tomorrow and I look foreward to hearing from all of you. I've missed reading all your thoughts. Talk to you all soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 Wow ! I'm so happy for you and your donor. It's incredible news! You sound like you are feeling much better than I was at your point. I guess being 39, big-bellied, and out-of-shape didn't help things. LOL. You're much younger and in much better condition than I was thank goodness. Hope things keep improving for you both!!! Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 Bye the way . If you happen to have a young, attractive student nurse offer to help you in the shower......don't turn her down. LOL! That was one of my biggest regrets. : ) Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 it is so good to hear from you! Whatta relief, dude. Now I can exhale... Cy The Transplant > Hello Everyone, > > I'm coming to you loud and clear from 7 south here in Birmingham. My > transplant was Monday morning and I'm glad to say that everything is > going wonderfully. It was exactly 48 hours ago that I left the > recovery room. > > Sunday night I had the pleasure of shaving most of my body and > having an ekg, e-rays, and several talks with Dr's and my surgeon. > On Monday morning they came to get my donor at 6:30 and they came > for me at 8:30. After getting my IV I was taken in at about 9:00. > THe next thing I knew I woke up in the recovery room and within an > hours I was awake, felt great, and was bored and wanting food > > I waited in there for another 2 hours then went to the " step down " > unit which is a little icu just for kidney transplant patients here. > The next morning I was taken to a room where I've been since then. > > From the second I woke up I've felt great, I have lots of energy and > feel good in general. The worst parts so far have been the liquid > diet. I didn't eat at all on Monday, Tuesday night I finally got a > liquid dinner (juices and jello) then tonight I got some real food > for the first time in 3 days and it tasted SO good. I still have a > bladder catheter in, which I hate, and it should come out on > Friday. There is a drain in my incision which should come out the > end of the week as well as my PD catheter which they will take out > in 2 weeks or so. There is also a catheter in my neck to draw blood > and for my IV. It's not a dialysis catheter (it's not that big) but > it helps to take blood a few times a day. > > So far my creatine has dropped from 14.5 to 8 to 3.5 in 2 days. My > donor went home this morning she was doing so well. I have very > little to no pain and it's just been a wonderful experience so far. > I feel great, there has been no negatives and I'd do it again any > day. I've been walking around the hallways and visitting other > patients. I'll go back and read all the messages tomorrow and I look > foreward to hearing from all of you. I've missed reading all your > thoughts. Talk to you all soon. > > > > > > To edit your settings for the group, go to our Yahoo Group > home page: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/iga-nephropathy/ > Visit our companion website at www.igan.ca. The site is entirely supported by donations. If you would like to help, go to: > http://www.igan.ca/id62.htm > > Thank you > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 I'm really glad to hear that everything went well, . I hope everything continues to go well for you. Update us again when you can. wrote:Hello Everyone, I'm coming to you loud and clear from 7 south here in Birmingham. My transplant was Monday morning and I'm glad to say that everything is going wonderfully. It was exactly 48 hours ago that I left the recovery room. Sunday night I had the pleasure of shaving most of my body and having an ekg, e-rays, and several talks with Dr's and my surgeon. On Monday morning they came to get my donor at 6:30 and they came for me at 8:30. After getting my IV I was taken in at about 9:00. THe next thing I knew I woke up in the recovery room and within an hours I was awake, felt great, and was bored and wanting food I waited in there for another 2 hours then went to the " step down " unit which is a little icu just for kidney transplant patients here. The next morning I was taken to a room where I've been since then. From the second I woke up I've felt great, I have lots of energy and feel good in general. The worst parts so far have been the liquid diet. I didn't eat at all on Monday, Tuesday night I finally got a liquid dinner (juices and jello) then tonight I got some real food for the first time in 3 days and it tasted SO good. I still have a bladder catheter in, which I hate, and it should come out on Friday. There is a drain in my incision which should come out the end of the week as well as my PD catheter which they will take out in 2 weeks or so. There is also a catheter in my neck to draw blood and for my IV. It's not a dialysis catheter (it's not that big) but it helps to take blood a few times a day. So far my creatine has dropped from 14.5 to 8 to 3.5 in 2 days. My donor went home this morning she was doing so well. I have very little to no pain and it's just been a wonderful experience so far. I feel great, there has been no negatives and I'd do it again any day. I've been walking around the hallways and visitting other patients. I'll go back and read all the messages tomorrow and I look foreward to hearing from all of you. I've missed reading all your thoughts. Talk to you all soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 Dear Oh many congratulations, I have been thinking about you all week. Your news is just amazing and a credit to you, what a star you are. I am just so happy that things have gone so well for you, and the difference it already seems to be making to you. Keep yourself well ok over the coming days and don¡Çt overdo things. Well you have made my day , wonderful wonderful news. Please convey our best wishes to your doner also, she has done a truly wonderful thing. Keep us posted if you are up to it. Best wishes The Transplant Hello Everyone, I'm coming to you loud and clear from 7 south here in Birmingham. My transplant was Monday morning and I'm glad to say that everything is going wonderfully. It was exactly 48 hours ago that I left the recovery room. Sunday night I had the pleasure of shaving most of my body and having an ekg, e-rays, and several talks with Dr's and my surgeon. On Monday morning they came to get my donor at 6:30 and they came for me at 8:30. After getting my IV I was taken in at about 9:00. THe next thing I knew I woke up in the recovery room and within an hours I was awake, felt great, and was bored and wanting food I waited in there for another 2 hours then went to the " step down " unit which is a little icu just for kidney transplant patients here. The next morning I was taken to a room where I've been since then. From the second I woke up I've felt great, I have lots of energy and feel good in general. The worst parts so far have been the liquid diet. I didn't eat at all on Monday, Tuesday night I finally got a liquid dinner (juices and jello) then tonight I got some real food for the first time in 3 days and it tasted SO good. I still have a bladder catheter in, which I hate, and it should come out on Friday. There is a drain in my incision which should come out the end of the week as well as my PD catheter which they will take out in 2 weeks or so. There is also a catheter in my neck to draw blood and for my IV. It's not a dialysis catheter (it's not that big) but it helps to take blood a few times a day. So far my creatine has dropped from 14.5 to 8 to 3.5 in 2 days. My donor went home this morning she was doing so well. I have very little to no pain and it's just been a wonderful experience so far. I feel great, there has been no negatives and I'd do it again any day. I've been walking around the hallways and visitting other patients. I'll go back and read all the messages tomorrow and I look foreward to hearing from all of you. I've missed reading all your thoughts. Talk to you all soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 , Just wanted to let you know I keep re-reading your email. Told my 12 year old a little bit about you and what a great presence you are on this site. Was smiling at your reference to food tasting so good.... When my husband was hospitalized for extensive throat surgury he was tube fed for 4-5 days after which he was on liquids. He remembers waking up to a tray of jello and juice after tube feeds and it being like the proverbial manner from heaven. A nurse happened to come into the room when he was eating. She asked how he was doing and he responded that he was having a religious experience. She completely miscontrued his remarks and began a feeble attempt to be comforting... Hope the rest of the week goes well as you proceed to get uncoupled from your various catheters and drains.. Will you forgive me if I say it sounds totally tubular? Be well, Cy The Transplant > Hello Everyone, > > I'm coming to you loud and clear from 7 south here in Birmingham. My > transplant was Monday morning and I'm glad to say that everything is > going wonderfully. It was exactly 48 hours ago that I left the > recovery room. > > Sunday night I had the pleasure of shaving most of my body and > having an ekg, e-rays, and several talks with Dr's and my surgeon. > On Monday morning they came to get my donor at 6:30 and they came > for me at 8:30. After getting my IV I was taken in at about 9:00. > THe next thing I knew I woke up in the recovery room and within an > hours I was awake, felt great, and was bored and wanting food > > I waited in there for another 2 hours then went to the " step down " > unit which is a little icu just for kidney transplant patients here. > The next morning I was taken to a room where I've been since then. > > From the second I woke up I've felt great, I have lots of energy and > feel good in general. The worst parts so far have been the liquid > diet. I didn't eat at all on Monday, Tuesday night I finally got a > liquid dinner (juices and jello) then tonight I got some real food > for the first time in 3 days and it tasted SO good. I still have a > bladder catheter in, which I hate, and it should come out on > Friday. There is a drain in my incision which should come out the > end of the week as well as my PD catheter which they will take out > in 2 weeks or so. There is also a catheter in my neck to draw blood > and for my IV. It's not a dialysis catheter (it's not that big) but > it helps to take blood a few times a day. > > So far my creatine has dropped from 14.5 to 8 to 3.5 in 2 days. My > donor went home this morning she was doing so well. I have very > little to no pain and it's just been a wonderful experience so far. > I feel great, there has been no negatives and I'd do it again any > day. I've been walking around the hallways and visitting other > patients. I'll go back and read all the messages tomorrow and I look > foreward to hearing from all of you. I've missed reading all your > thoughts. Talk to you all soon. > > > > > > To edit your settings for the group, go to our Yahoo Group > home page: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/iga-nephropathy/ > Visit our companion website at www.igan.ca. The site is entirely supported by donations. If you would like to help, go to: > http://www.igan.ca/id62.htm > > Thank you > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 --- WOW ! what a terrific news ! Thanks a lot for informing us. All the best for You and your future mother in low. Elvira In iga-nephropathy , " " <sixteneighty@y...> wrote: > Hello Everyone, > > I'm coming to you loud and clear from 7 south here in Birmingham. My > transplant was Monday morning and I'm glad to say that everything is > going wonderfully. It was exactly 48 hours ago that I left the > recovery room. > > Sunday night I had the pleasure of shaving most of my body and > having an ekg, e-rays, and several talks with Dr's and my surgeon. > On Monday morning they came to get my donor at 6:30 and they came > for me at 8:30. After getting my IV I was taken in at about 9:00. > THe next thing I knew I woke up in the recovery room and within an > hours I was awake, felt great, and was bored and wanting food > > I waited in there for another 2 hours then went to the " step down " > unit which is a little icu just for kidney transplant patients here. > The next morning I was taken to a room where I've been since then. > > From the second I woke up I've felt great, I have lots of energy and > feel good in general. The worst parts so far have been the liquid > diet. I didn't eat at all on Monday, Tuesday night I finally got a > liquid dinner (juices and jello) then tonight I got some real food > for the first time in 3 days and it tasted SO good. I still have a > bladder catheter in, which I hate, and it should come out on > Friday. There is a drain in my incision which should come out the > end of the week as well as my PD catheter which they will take out > in 2 weeks or so. There is also a catheter in my neck to draw blood > and for my IV. It's not a dialysis catheter (it's not that big) but > it helps to take blood a few times a day. > > So far my creatine has dropped from 14.5 to 8 to 3.5 in 2 days. My > donor went home this morning she was doing so well. I have very > little to no pain and it's just been a wonderful experience so far. > I feel great, there has been no negatives and I'd do it again any > day. I've been walking around the hallways and visitting other > patients. I'll go back and read all the messages tomorrow and I look > foreward to hearing from all of you. I've missed reading all your > thoughts. Talk to you all soon. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 About the taste of food.... An acquaintance of mine who has had a transplant for 15 years was telling me not long ago how much better food tasted after the transplant. He said you don't realize how your sense of taste (and all senses really) is dulled when you have kidney failure, even on dialysis, until you've got kidney function again By the way, his was a cadaver kidney, and he has never had a problem. It's still working very well, touch wood. He got his when he was 49, same age I am now. Pierre Re: The Transplant > , > > Just wanted to let you know I keep re-reading your email. Told my 12 year > old a little bit about you and what a great presence you are on this site. > > Was smiling at your reference to food tasting so good.... When my husband [snip]> > Cy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 Funny, I didn't notice that at all (taste of food). Are we sure it isn't the Prednisone? Marty > About the taste of food.... > > An acquaintance of mine who has had a transplant for 15 years was telling me > not long ago how much better food tasted after the transplant. He said you > don't realize how your sense of taste (and all senses really) is dulled when > you have kidney failure, even on dialysis, until you've got kidney function > again > > By the way, his was a cadaver kidney, and he has never had a problem. It's > still working very well, touch wood. He got his when he was 49, same age I > am now. > > Pierre > > > Re: The Transplant > > > > , > > > > Just wanted to let you know I keep re-reading your email. Told my 12 year > > old a little bit about you and what a great presence you are on this site. > > > > Was smiling at your reference to food tasting so good.... When my husband > [snip]> > > Cy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 , I am new to this board but want to wish you well!!! Sounds like your transplant went extremely well. That gives me, and I'm sure others, a lot of comfort knowing that if and when the time comes for a transplant it's not all that bad. Get well soon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 , I'm thrilled everything went so well for you. I hope you and your future mother-in-law donor a speedy recovery. Please keep us informed when you feel up to it. Enjoy, Curtis in Ontario, Canada The Transplant Hello Everyone, I'm coming to you loud and clear from 7 south here in Birmingham. My transplant was Monday morning and I'm glad to say that everything is going wonderfully. It was exactly 48 hours ago that I left the recovery room. Sunday night I had the pleasure of shaving most of my body and having an ekg, e-rays, and several talks with Dr's and my surgeon. On Monday morning they came to get my donor at 6:30 and they came for me at 8:30. After getting my IV I was taken in at about 9:00. THe next thing I knew I woke up in the recovery room and within an hours I was awake, felt great, and was bored and wanting food I waited in there for another 2 hours then went to the " step down " unit which is a little icu just for kidney transplant patients here. The next morning I was taken to a room where I've been since then. From the second I woke up I've felt great, I have lots of energy and feel good in general. The worst parts so far have been the liquid diet. I didn't eat at all on Monday, Tuesday night I finally got a liquid dinner (juices and jello) then tonight I got some real food for the first time in 3 days and it tasted SO good. I still have a bladder catheter in, which I hate, and it should come out on Friday. There is a drain in my incision which should come out the end of the week as well as my PD catheter which they will take out in 2 weeks or so. There is also a catheter in my neck to draw blood and for my IV. It's not a dialysis catheter (it's not that big) but it helps to take blood a few times a day. So far my creatine has dropped from 14.5 to 8 to 3.5 in 2 days. My donor went home this morning she was doing so well. I have very little to no pain and it's just been a wonderful experience so far. I feel great, there has been no negatives and I'd do it again any day. I've been walking around the hallways and visitting other patients. I'll go back and read all the messages tomorrow and I look foreward to hearing from all of you. I've missed reading all your thoughts. Talk to you all soon. To edit your settings for the group, go to our Yahoo Group home page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/iga-nephropathy/ Visit our companion website at www.igan.ca. The site is entirely supported by donations. If you would like to help, go to: http://www.igan.ca/id62.htm Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 , I can't believe your progress! I appears that your numbers have significantly improved and here you are taking the time to let us all know that you are both recovering and doing well. You are amazing! Please keep us posted on your progress and hers. I am looking forward to reading about the Transplant in your journal also! You have been in our thoughts and prayers this week. Connie Moderator, USA The Transplant Hello Everyone, I'm coming to you loud and clear from 7 south here in Birmingham. My transplant was Monday morning and I'm glad to say that everything is going wonderfully. It was exactly 48 hours ago that I left the recovery room. Sunday night I had the pleasure of shaving most of my body and having an ekg, e-rays, and several talks with Dr's and my surgeon. On Monday morning they came to get my donor at 6:30 and they came for me at 8:30. After getting my IV I was taken in at about 9:00. THe next thing I knew I woke up in the recovery room and within an hours I was awake, felt great, and was bored and wanting food I waited in there for another 2 hours then went to the " step down " unit which is a little icu just for kidney transplant patients here. The next morning I was taken to a room where I've been since then. >From the second I woke up I've felt great, I have lots of energy and feel good in general. The worst parts so far have been the liquid diet. I didn't eat at all on Monday, Tuesday night I finally got a liquid dinner (juices and jello) then tonight I got some real food for the first time in 3 days and it tasted SO good. I still have a bladder catheter in, which I hate, and it should come out on Friday. There is a drain in my incision which should come out the end of the week as well as my PD catheter which they will take out in 2 weeks or so. There is also a catheter in my neck to draw blood and for my IV. It's not a dialysis catheter (it's not that big) but it helps to take blood a few times a day. So far my creatine has dropped from 14.5 to 8 to 3.5 in 2 days. My donor went home this morning she was doing so well. I have very little to no pain and it's just been a wonderful experience so far. I feel great, there has been no negatives and I'd do it again any day. I've been walking around the hallways and visitting other patients. I'll go back and read all the messages tomorrow and I look foreward to hearing from all of you. I've missed reading all your thoughts. Talk to you all soon. To edit your settings for the group, go to our Yahoo Group home page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/iga-nephropathy/ Visit our companion website at www.igan.ca. The site is entirely supported by donations. If you would like to help, go to: http://www.igan.ca/id62.htm Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 Totally tubular? Is that coming from the California girl? No one in Yellow Springs would talk like that! Hope you know that I'm just kidding you Cy. Connie Moderator, USA Re: The Transplant , Just wanted to let you know I keep re-reading your email. Told my 12 year old a little bit about you and what a great presence you are on this site. Was smiling at your reference to food tasting so good.... When my husband was hospitalized for extensive throat surgury he was tube fed for 4-5 days after which he was on liquids. He remembers waking up to a tray of jello and juice after tube feeds and it being like the proverbial manner from heaven. A nurse happened to come into the room when he was eating. She asked how he was doing and he responded that he was having a religious experience. She completely miscontrued his remarks and began a feeble attempt to be comforting... Hope the rest of the week goes well as you proceed to get uncoupled from your various catheters and drains.. Will you forgive me if I say it sounds totally tubular? Be well, Cy The Transplant > Hello Everyone, > > I'm coming to you loud and clear from 7 south here in Birmingham. My > transplant was Monday morning and I'm glad to say that everything is > going wonderfully. It was exactly 48 hours ago that I left the > recovery room. > > Sunday night I had the pleasure of shaving most of my body and > having an ekg, e-rays, and several talks with Dr's and my surgeon. > On Monday morning they came to get my donor at 6:30 and they came > for me at 8:30. After getting my IV I was taken in at about 9:00. > THe next thing I knew I woke up in the recovery room and within an > hours I was awake, felt great, and was bored and wanting food > > I waited in there for another 2 hours then went to the " step down " > unit which is a little icu just for kidney transplant patients here. > The next morning I was taken to a room where I've been since then. > > From the second I woke up I've felt great, I have lots of energy and > feel good in general. The worst parts so far have been the liquid > diet. I didn't eat at all on Monday, Tuesday night I finally got a > liquid dinner (juices and jello) then tonight I got some real food > for the first time in 3 days and it tasted SO good. I still have a > bladder catheter in, which I hate, and it should come out on > Friday. There is a drain in my incision which should come out the > end of the week as well as my PD catheter which they will take out > in 2 weeks or so. There is also a catheter in my neck to draw blood > and for my IV. It's not a dialysis catheter (it's not that big) but > it helps to take blood a few times a day. > > So far my creatine has dropped from 14.5 to 8 to 3.5 in 2 days. My > donor went home this morning she was doing so well. I have very > little to no pain and it's just been a wonderful experience so far. > I feel great, there has been no negatives and I'd do it again any > day. I've been walking around the hallways and visitting other > patients. I'll go back and read all the messages tomorrow and I look > foreward to hearing from all of you. I've missed reading all your > thoughts. Talk to you all soon. > > > > > > To edit your settings for the group, go to our Yahoo Group > home page: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/iga-nephropathy/ > Visit our companion website at www.igan.ca. The site is entirely supported by donations. If you would like to help, go to: > http://www.igan.ca/id62.htm > > Thank you > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 The last time that I was in the hospital, I didn't want the " guy " nurse assigned to me to see to much. I was so anxious to get off the bedpan without any help from him that I spilled the entire contents and then he had to help me change all my clothes and bedding! Needless to say I would have liked to have had a young, attractive student nurse also that day! Connie Moderator,USA Re: The Transplant Bye the way . If you happen to have a young, attractive student nurse offer to help you in the shower......don't turn her down. LOL! That was one of my biggest regrets. : ) Marty To edit your settings for the group, go to our Yahoo Group home page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/iga-nephropathy/ Visit our companion website at www.igan.ca. The site is entirely supported by donations. If you would like to help, go to: http://www.igan.ca/id62.htm Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 oh, my. I hate to hear that food will taist better. I already love it. If I have my transplant, and am on prednisone and food tastes better, I am going to be a house. Re: The Transplant > , > > Just wanted to let you know I keep re-reading your email. Told my 12 year > old a little bit about you and what a great presence you are on this site. > > Was smiling at your reference to food tasting so good.... When my husband [snip]> > Cy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2003 Report Share Posted April 11, 2003 I'm sitting here laughing my head off at your reply, Connie!! Sorry, it just sounds so funny!! Last time I was in hospital, I had a guy nurse looking after me on a couple of the shifts, and it didn't particularly worry me him helping me on & off the pan. And by the way, he was probably around 40 or early 40's, so a little too old for me anyway!! LOL (I'm almost 26). Connie Sink wrote:The last time that I was in the hospital, I didn't want the " guy " nurse assigned to me to see to much. I was so anxious to get off the bedpan without any help from him that I spilled the entire contents and then he had to help me change all my clothes and bedding! Needless to say I would have liked to have had a young, attractive student nurse also that day! Connie Moderator,USA Re: The Transplant Bye the way . If you happen to have a young, attractive student nurse offer to help you in the shower......don't turn her down. LOL! That was one of my biggest regrets. : ) Marty To edit your settings for the group, go to our Yahoo Group home page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/iga-nephropathy/ Visit our companion website at www.igan.ca. The site is entirely supported by donations. If you would like to help, go to: http://www.igan.ca/id62.htm Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2003 Report Share Posted April 11, 2003 You'll join me in looking like a house, then, !! LOL smustard wrote:oh, my. I hate to hear that food will taist better. I already love it. If I have my transplant, and am on prednisone and food tastes better, I am going to be a house. Re: The Transplant > , > > Just wanted to let you know I keep re-reading your email. Told my 12 year > old a little bit about you and what a great presence you are on this site. > > Was smiling at your reference to food tasting so good.... When my husband [snip]> > Cy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2003 Report Share Posted April 11, 2003 Maybe. Who knows? Everyone's different, I guess. Pierre Re: The Transplant > > > > > > > , > > > > > > Just wanted to let you know I keep re-reading your email. Told > my 12 year > > > old a little bit about you and what a great presence you are on > this site. > > > > > > Was smiling at your reference to food tasting so good.... When > my husband > > [snip]> > > > Cy > > > > To edit your settings for the group, go to our Yahoo Group > home page: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/iga-nephropathy/ > Visit our companion website at www.igan.ca. The site is entirely supported by donations. If you would like to help, go to: > http://www.igan.ca/id62.htm > > Thank you > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2003 Report Share Posted April 11, 2003 We can all at least hope, even though Marty didn't notice any difference A common theme at a live support group I attended at the hospital recently was the bland taste of food. The diet is a little bland compared to normal eating, but just about everybody complained about not " tasting " things as well as before the kidney failure. Pierre Re: The Transplant > oh, my. I hate to hear that food will taist better. I already love it. If I have my transplant, and am on prednisone and food tastes better, I am going to be a house. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2003 Report Share Posted April 11, 2003 Connie, Just wanted to let you know you had me rolling on the floor. Reminded me of an incident in my early '20'a when when I was working in the kitchen with this guy I had a dreadful crush on. It was bad enough to be rendered completely senseless by the sight of this guy, but to have slipped and fallen on the sesame seed oil was an indignity I remember 20+ years late. There's just no graceful way to wallow on the floor in cooking oil. Thanks for making my afternoon yesterday. Cy Re: The Transplant > > > > Bye the way . If you happen to have a young, attractive student > nurse offer to help you in the shower......don't turn her down. LOL! > That was one of my biggest regrets. : ) > > Marty > > > > To edit your settings for the group, go to our Yahoo Group > home page: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/iga-nephropathy/ > Visit our companion website at www.igan.ca. The site is entirely supported > by donations. If you would like to help, go to: > http://www.igan.ca/id62.htm > > Thank you > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2003 Report Share Posted April 12, 2003 Absolutely brilliant , I am so pleased for you. Sally UK. The Transplant Hello Everyone, I'm coming to you loud and clear from 7 south here in Birmingham. My transplant was Monday morning and I'm glad to say that everything is going wonderfully. It was exactly 48 hours ago that I left the recovery room. Sunday night I had the pleasure of shaving most of my body and having an ekg, e-rays, and several talks with Dr's and my surgeon. On Monday morning they came to get my donor at 6:30 and they came for me at 8:30. After getting my IV I was taken in at about 9:00. THe next thing I knew I woke up in the recovery room and within an hours I was awake, felt great, and was bored and wanting food I waited in there for another 2 hours then went to the " step down " unit which is a little icu just for kidney transplant patients here. The next morning I was taken to a room where I've been since then. From the second I woke up I've felt great, I have lots of energy and feel good in general. The worst parts so far have been the liquid diet. I didn't eat at all on Monday, Tuesday night I finally got a liquid dinner (juices and jello) then tonight I got some real food for the first time in 3 days and it tasted SO good. I still have a bladder catheter in, which I hate, and it should come out on Friday. There is a drain in my incision which should come out the end of the week as well as my PD catheter which they will take out in 2 weeks or so. There is also a catheter in my neck to draw blood and for my IV. It's not a dialysis catheter (it's not that big) but it helps to take blood a few times a day. So far my creatine has dropped from 14.5 to 8 to 3.5 in 2 days. My donor went home this morning she was doing so well. I have very little to no pain and it's just been a wonderful experience so far. I feel great, there has been no negatives and I'd do it again any day. I've been walking around the hallways and visitting other patients. I'll go back and read all the messages tomorrow and I look foreward to hearing from all of you. I've missed reading all your thoughts. Talk to you all soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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