Karen continues to feel good but is realizing she still gets tired easily and has to pace herself. This is certainly to be expected given the major surgery she has just been through and all the meds they have her on. As you may know, transplant patients must take numerous anti-rejection drugs and other meds. Some of this will taper off with time, but some she will take for the rest of her life. Right now she rattles when she walks from the number of pills she has to take!
Karen goes back into the hospital this afternoon, will spend tonight in the hospital, and then will have minor surgery tomorrow (Thursday) to remove her dialysis catheter. Hurray, we are done with dialysis! We don't know what time the surgery will be tomorrow, but expect her to be able to go home sometime Thursday. We should get more lab results back to let us know if the kidney function has continued to improve, but all signs point to yes.
The most important thing that we have realized through all of this is that God always has a plan for us. Sometimes we get impatient and want things on our schedule, but we have to turn it over to Him and wait on His perfect timing.
We also realize how blessed we are in so many ways...especially with wonderful friends, co-workers, and family. Your outpouring of love and support has been amazing. Your prayers, thoughts, cards, emails, food, flowers, phone calls, volunteering to drive Karen around, etc. are so much appreciated!
Rusty
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I am so pleased that your news continues to be so good. My vehicle is ready to go when you need me.
"Miss Daisy"
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