Monday's update

Dan had a rough day on Sunday, retaining a lot of liquids which was very uncomfortable. Monday has been better. They took the catheter off and he had lost a lot of all the water weight. He is walking and sitting down (which hurts more) and resting. We took a post-transplant class and learned about all the meds etc. Good news: he has no dietary restrictions!!!!yeah!! so he can have the ice cream and coke I have waiting for him at home... But I also have some good food that I cooked for him (and the donor) in the freezer. AND we get to go home tomorrow! More to come

First post op afternoon

Dan has done really well today. He has walked the hallway twice and has been allowed to start on solid food...Great news right now is that our donor is feeling better. She hasn't eaten yet, but is also walking the halls. They did tell us that the donor's recovery is much harder that the recipient's, specially the first two-three days!

First night

Dan had a good first night, even though the nurse came every two hours to check all his numbers etc. He is being allowed clear liquids and hopefully after doctor rounds he will be up and walking a bit and maybe graduate to a full liquid diet...His pain is okay. Our donor has a light fever this morning so please send her all your positive energy!Will update after doctor's visit.

Dan's got a kidney!

On behalf of Ticha and Dan we'd like to share that Dan's transplant operation has been successful. Dan is recovering nicely and there'll be no need for him to spend time in the ICU. They are moving him to his room soon.

All of us are ecstatic and filled with joy. And, oh! so very thankful.

The day is getting near

Dan has to check in at the hospital tomorrow Thursday at noon. I guess he will talk to the anesthesiologist, surgeon and do last minute blood work and chest x-rays. Surgery is still scheduled for 7:30 am on Friday.

After waiting all this time I keep waiting for the other shoe to fall. It seems unreal that we are finally going to get a kidney! Please check Friday pm to see how the surgery went.

COUNTDOWN BEGINS

We feel so confident that Dan will be getting a kidney on the 28th of August that we have started a countdown. Something could still come out of the loop, but we are not thinking that way. We are also cooking and freezing food for both our donor and our home! Very exciting!

Once in the hospital i can update the blog since they have wi fi so please check here.