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max
Forum Leader Username: Max
Post Number: 79 Registered: 09-2010
| Posted on Tuesday, November 02, 2010 - 04:26 pm: |
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Yesterday I had my follow-up appt., they did the blood draws and urinalysis testing - and everything was right where they wanted it. My right kidney is functioning perfectly - . That was all great - what I wasn't prepared for, was the genuineness in appreciation for what I my donation, by the whole team. For me it was and still is very emotional . . . .(in a good way). I just feel blessed, to have been part of the recipients prayers being answered. For now, there are no words that come close to explaining how I feel - and there may never be - and that's OK. Donating - is, 'Life Changing'
max 10.20.2010 non-directed kidney donor 'OCTODONOR' "We are continually faced with great opportunities brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems." |
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Rise
Board Administrator Username: Rise
Post Number: 14802 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, November 02, 2010 - 04:39 pm: |
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Hi Max You are a Hero and never forget it. Embrace the knowing each night before you go to bed. LOVE and HUGS Rise'
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Hostess Meagan
Forum Leader Username: Newheart14
Post Number: 1487 Registered: 01-2009
| Posted on Tuesday, November 02, 2010 - 05:01 pm: |
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Hi Max, So happy to hear you are in good health. Like Rise' and everyone says, "You are a hero". How are you feeling this days? Still sore, tired?
Forum Leader Heart-Liver Transplant - February 14, 2008 Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada Idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy 1991 and CHF - Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept trying when there seemed to be no hope at all - Dale Carnegie - Bumps in the road can sometimes be mountains, so I have learned to climb mountains - Meagan
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max
Forum Leader Username: Max
Post Number: 80 Registered: 09-2010
| Posted on Tuesday, November 02, 2010 - 05:25 pm: |
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Hi Megan, I'm really feeling good - still find myself getting tired more than I think I should. But that's probably normal - for the most part, there's not any real pain to speak of. My big challenge now, is going to be keeping myself in check - as far as 'not' lifting anything over 10 lbs for the next 6 wks. Lucky for me - Jennifer is there to remind me . . . . .
max 10.20.2010 non-directed kidney donor 'OCTODONOR' "We are continually faced with great opportunities brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems." |
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Hostess Meagan
Forum Leader Username: Newheart14
Post Number: 1488 Registered: 01-2009
| Posted on Tuesday, November 02, 2010 - 06:02 pm: |
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Hi Max, It will take a little time before you're 100%. Make sure you listen to Jennifer when you try to do something you shouldn't be doing yet. Take care, Meagan
Forum Leader Heart-Liver Transplant - February 14, 2008 Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada Idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy 1991 and CHF - Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept trying when there seemed to be no hope at all - Dale Carnegie - Bumps in the road can sometimes be mountains, so I have learned to climb mountains - Meagan
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Chad
Member Username: Horace_mann
Post Number: 146 Registered: 12-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, November 03, 2010 - 11:50 pm: |
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It's amazing how quickly and completely the body heals and adapts to a new set of rules. That's all great news Max! There's been a couple of times when I've happened upon a friend not seen in many years. Of course they want to catch up on major life events since the last time we met.....donating a kidney kinda fits the bill but it isn't something I always share. When I do share it's a solemn moment. A puzzled look is quickly followed by tear-filled eyes and often a hug. Get use to it Max. It's not something people hear every day. One more reason I enjoy the company on T-buddies and you've said it yourself....you're among family.
Chad - non-directed kidney donor Oct. 2007 'OCTODONOR' |
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Tawnya
Member Username: Daddys_liver_girl
Post Number: 48 Registered: 04-2010
| Posted on Saturday, November 06, 2010 - 01:00 am: |
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Hi Max!! What did I tell you, isn't weird how the pain is just, boom, gone one day? You sound in good spirits and yes, do not lift a thing. I had a bell, ding-ding, my husband was at my beck and call. My procedure was different, in that, I donated part of my liver, not a kidney, so recovery time will differ but I was back feeling really good in two months. I"m not shy on who I tell about my donation, but Chad is right, people give you "that look" when you tell them you're a living donor. Last week, for instance, I was in kick-boxing class. The instructor was really working us, he kept saying "push yourself" and he walked over to me (he was making us do planks and hold it for 2 minutes) he kept saying to me "don't touch the ground, hold it" and I literally could not hold it for that long because I was cut right through 5 months ago, but I couldn't tell him so I rolled over and pulled my top up to expose my scar and I said, "see, I really couldn't hold it for that long." The look on his face!! After the class he apologized, he had no idea I physically could not hold planks (at least not yet). He had no idea a person could even donate while living. You'll see. People do trip out when you tell them what you did. You are a hero, my friend!! So how are those wings treating you? |
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