tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5057076754604967997.post140258739518249608..comments2023-06-01T04:11:49.091-04:00Comments on adventures of my kidney: you can't make this shit upElissa Steinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02004788697977182083noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5057076754604967997.post-17911534456767893172011-04-26T17:28:12.521-04:002011-04-26T17:28:12.521-04:00Thank you so much for those words of wisdom. I kno...Thank you so much for those words of wisdom. I know everyone's doing everything they can to make sure all's been checked as best as possible and I'm grateful for the concern and how thorough it's been. At this point it's the lack of communication that's been getting to both of us—it's been a rough few weeks. But, yes, in the end all that's really important is we get there and he feels better.Elissa Steinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02004788697977182083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5057076754604967997.post-77841473341383050412011-04-26T12:12:18.786-04:002011-04-26T12:12:18.786-04:00Elissa - As a recipient I want to thank you upfron...Elissa - As a recipient I want to thank you upfront for making this decision to donate to your brother. Its a huge decision, a voluntary decision that will be with you forever. I have been living with my transplant for almost 15 years. Doing very well, I had my ups and downs and what I learned is this.... Doctors are doing their best to ensure that your brother can have a successful transplant and go back to a normal life. There are so many things that can happen over the years, and if they can be sure that they crossed their T's and dotted their i's to the best of their ability - they did their job. The hardest part of the process is the prep before.. It's mentally taxing on the donor and mentally/physically for the recipient. Please. Hang in there. Dont make this harder than it is.. If things dont work out, know that it couldn't happen. Dont you want the best outcome? Dont you want to see your brother thrive? And know this.... once the surgery is done. Its all up to him to keep it going. A lifetime of meds, never missing a beat. Communicating with the doctors everytime something doesn't feel right (even a headache) or puking from bad food..You will do your part - the rest is up to him. Barring any random illnesses. Hang in there and stay postive for all the others that want to give the gift of life and for your brother - this is not an easy thing for him either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com