Welcome to my blog. When I was first diagnosed with kidney failure and learned I could qualify for a kidney
and pancreas transplant, I scoured the internet for information and didn't come up with much. This is a big step
for me; I'm pretty reserved naturally and most people who know me are not aware of my medical conditions.
So, here's my experience…read, follow, comment, share…support me in turning over this new leaf.

(If this is your first visit and you'd like to read the events in order, click here to start at the beginning.)

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

I'll Take Uneventful


Yesterday and today pass slowly. There are no drastic changes, and I am stable. 

Treatment makes me sleepy, so I rest a lot.


My lab numbers are a little better, but not much. There's still lots of bleeding.

Dr Wali is not concerned, and says they're going to find my baseline normal and target that, but only thing that can be done right now is Thymoglobulin treatment to suppress rejection. I should be able to go home Friday or Saturday, as long as my numbers continue to trend in the right direction.  If my bleeding has subsided enough, I'll also have my stent(from transplant surgery) removed on Friday.

He tells me there's a slim chance I'll have to stay two more days if there's not enough improvement in five treatments. 

So, I'll wait. It's just a few more days, and my kids and my dad will come for our in-hospital Thanksgiving visit. It will be rewarding to see them and revisit everything we are grateful for; there's plenty this year. I'm looking forward to tomorrow.

And I'll take uneventful and boring over traumatic and exciting anytime.
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  1. ReginaNovember 23, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    Thinking about you, Michelle. Keep positive! You are an inspiration to me. Love you!

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    1. MichelleNovember 24, 2012 at 5:03 AM

      Wow! Thank you so much. Sending my appreciation and love to you and all your family!

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