I have waited to post another update...wanting not to write again until I got the kind of news I did this morning. You see, Lee's body had been trying to reject the kidney... Ok, that was hard not to take to heart. It has been a rocky road for him the last couple of weeks, even with some good indications that the kidney was working. It's just not that simple. It looks now like they have gotten things into control with a regement of medication that he will have to be on for at least a few more days. With any luck that is how simple it will be now, this chapter will be over, and he and his family can get on with the normal things in a day. If you want to read about what has happened with him since the surgery you should go to www.onepoundheavier.blogspot.com
It will be 3 weeks since the surgery tomorrow. I am back on Maui now recovering well. I am going a little stir crazy, but I sort of knew that would happen. I am still easy to tire out, a little sore around my incisions, and have a little low back ache (where the kidney used to be). MK pain I call it... (missing kidney). Yep, That's it. I otherwise feel completley normal. I look normal too (at least as normal as I ever did) and the only problem with that is that it is decieving. I feel I "should" be able to do more and then when I do, I am reminded by my body that I am still healing. I have never wanted to go back to work so bad and have a schedule. I am doing some projects around home, but that doesn't feel as rewarding as working. I have 5 more weeks until I can return back to work. I am allowed to drive again, and I went on my first two (slow) walks in the last 4 days. Today, Geoff and I played a round of putt putt!
I have felt so blessed with the love and affection from friends the last few weeks. I have so many good friends who have really gone out of their way to help me out. I was brought a Christmas tree. I have been brought meals. Before I was allowed to drive, I have had friends pick me up and get me out of the house and have many people checking up on me. It has really hellped the days go by a bit easier.
Thank you so much for your support! It has meant so much to me...
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Erica,
I didn't get a chance to thank you in Minnesota...or at least thank you enough. The gift you gave Lee, his family, and his friends is truly inspiring. You did something that not many people would have the courage to do. We are all indebted to you. I hope that you are recovering well and appreciating the amazing thing you just did for Lee and for everyone that knows him...well at least the ones that like him.
Much love
Patrick
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