Staples out!!! Third post op visit

Dan had his third post-op visit today and the best part was that they removed his staples! Anyone who has had staples after surgery knows that days before the date when they are to be removed they become the main issue in your mind. They pull anytime you move, they hurt. So today was a good day! Dan said he immediately felt better...

We also found out the 'protocol' for the f word (flu x 2= H1N1 and seasonal). He can't have the immunizations because, in Dr. wolf's words, "it would be like giving you saline" So the plan will be to avoid crowds for at least 3 months and if someone is coughing where he is, run like hell! No, not really, but almost. He shouldn't go into the dining room a Tierra if someone has been coughing and he should go places at off times -like the movies (matinee) or Starbucks (2 pm). What that means for us is that he probably will come back to work in the kitchen first and work in the dining room on slow nights.

It was information we needed to get and it is okay. He has his future back and I got my husband for many years to come thanks to the gift Kathie gave us. It's awesome!

Pictures we'd like to share

Kathie and Dan

Kathie and Dan's family

Dan leaves the hospital

Second Post-op visit

Dan had a follow up appointment this morning. Dr. Wolf said he is doing well, even though his creatanine was a bit higher than last Friday. Creatanine measures the waste in the body, so it is a very important number in the lab reports. Not to worry, said Dr. Wolf, they expect that it will fluctuate a bit.

One of the most important things he needs to do now (besides taking his meds on time) is drink lots of water. Dr. Wolf said that if Dan drinks coffee, he needs to add to his water consumption. So instead of 64 oz he will have to drink 74 oz plus...
Well, he has to keep that kidney working and hydrated!

We re-opened the restaurant yesterday, so I will not be at home with Dan. For now his sister Leah is here from California and next week he should be fine by himself.
He will also feel like having more visitors which will break the monotony. It's great to know that all is well!!!

First clinic appointment

We had our first clinic appointment today. Dr Wolf, one of the post transplant nephrologist- said he is doing really well. His labs were good, right were they want them to be and next week he only needs to go on Wed. The week is messed up because of Labor day but the week after that he will have to go two days.

He is sore today but that's because he sat too long yesterday. The Dr. said he needs to keep moving and sitting and that it will get better. His meds were not changed at all. Each time he goes to clinic they see if any of the meds need adjusting.

He is still not allowed to go out into the world... They will let us know when he can venture out.

Our donor is also doing very well. It's a wonderful world!

We are home

We left the hospital yesterday at 3 pm. Dan is doing well, he is walking the dog and then resting... Of course his surgery site is sore but nothing tremendous. We put all the meds in pill boxes last night. The ones that he is supposed to take in the morning didn't fit there are so many. But the truth is that we are so lucky to live in this day and age where you can have a transplant and go home in 5 days!

It was great to be home and have a full night sleep!!! He is not the only one to feel better...

I have asked a friend to post some pictures because I don't know how- so hopefully you will see some soon. I will keep updating if you will keep reading... Thanks for all the good wishes sent our way. We know that all that energy worked really really well.