Well, I have a new kidney and I’m recovering pretty well! I received my new Kidney on Tuesday April 13th. I am glad that I was doing well enough that I only had to stay in the ICU for 2 days. ✨❤️ ✨For the rest of the stay I was in the Immunocompromised unit. I’m super glad to be home and not at the hospital where they want my blood twice a day (side-note; while in the hospital I got my blood drawn or a needle poked into me 20+ times🩸. Not the funnest activity.) I haven’t felt super great since the surgery. But of course I wouldn’t! it was a major surgery. But its definitely better than the last few months during rejection. I feel different than that cruddyness too. But I am getting better day by day and I’m sort of excited for when I’ll be able to do more.
Getting home, I was super glad to be back with my Cats🐱. They got lots of cuddles and helped me to feel better, see the great photos below! Bones has been following me at all hours like a “puppy dog” to make sure I never leave him!
I’ve been able to get some stuff for our moving plans done (such as light packing and looking photos of houses. Its hard to pack because of the lifting restrictions but Leatha has been super helpful by doing all the lifting while I just fill boxes.) But overall I’ve been hanging out more. I’ve had a ton of naps with my cats. All three of them missed me a lot so we’ve had some great cuddles.
📚 Since I got back I’ve read so many books, its a little crazy. But I don’t mind. Also in my free time I’ve done like 🧩Ten puzzles🧩in the last two weeks alone. So that’s fun.
I’d like to thank everyone who’s called or sent a letter (e-mail or otherwise) stating how happy they are I’ve got a new kidney. It means a lot to have all the support and love. So thank you for remembering me and I hope your having a Nice Spring time as well. For now I am unable to see anyone but my family. I’ll be able to see a few people in a few months time, when I’m not as Immunocompromised. For now my medications and the people at the kidney clinic will decide when those restrictions are lifted and I can see more people. But for now we’ll have to wait!
Thank you again to anyone who as stayed with us through the whole journey.
Lots of Love,
Amelia.