Since having the Steri-Strips removed from my incisions, they’ve been very itchy.  A quick bit of googling led to suggestions of using antihistamines to control the itching.  Also, considering that I’ve had trouble sleeping through the night, what a better idea than Benadryl?  Ever since I’ve been home from the hospital, I’ve been waking up […]

As promised, a pic of the freshly uncovered scars.

Just got back from my first follow up appointment. Everything is progressing well. The doctor removed the bandage strips from my incisions (pic later). He told me the best thing for my stomach would be to eat more, smaller meals instead of three “normal” ones. Then I learned something really interesting. The doctor asked if […]

I’ve had a couple of up and down days.  It seems that both Saturday and Sunday I have started off feeling pretty well, only to have gastro-intestinal distress later in the day up to the point of being completely uncomfortable.  In addition to this, I’m still losing weight.  I’m at 143 this morning.  That’s 8.5 […]

First, a Happy Father’s Day to my dad.  The man who taught me the value of selflessness. Secondly, a Happy Father’s Day to my recipient.  I hope he is enjoying this day with his family.

I still have this big ass bruise on my right arm from my last Heparin shot one week ago today.

Received a call from my coordinator today.  In addition to checking on my progress, she let me know that the recipient had been discharged from the hospital on Friday (6/7), the same as I had.  That was awesome to hear.  She said she’d have more of a status update for me during my follow-up appointment […]

I know, I wouldn’t shut up before the surgery, but now that it’s over I’ve gone quiet.  🙂 There’s just not that much to say.  I’m still dealing with discomfort and some pain.  I’ve been on and off of my prescription pain killers depending on how much pain I’m having at the time.  I’ve still […]

I’m now one week post donation surgery.  Not much has changed since my last post.  I did go back on the pain meds, hoping to alleviate at least some of the discomfort.  Yesterday was the first day that I hadn’t napped at all since surgery.  I also don’t believe I got up and moved as […]

Oversharing time.  I apologize in advance for that and that I’m also going to be writing from the hip and not taking any time to review and refine this post.  So, it may ramble or be totally incomprehensible. I Finally had a bowel movement yesterday afternoon.  The doctors were really wanting to wait on me […]