12/14/2009

I had a doctors appointment at the clinic in Cincinnati. It is part of University hospital down there. I am doing very well after enduring a kidney transplant on Nonmember 18. I got the okay to drink caffeine soda from now on. I then had my stint remove, and that experience was quite unpleasant. It had to be done though. I lived, but I just don't like the idea of people sticking things in me down there.

12/11/2009

Last night Len, Kenny, and Dan came over to play solo. It was so much fun, because I have not had an opportunity to play my favorite card game with just the guys for a great number of weeks.

12/8/2009

I got the ok from a doctor at UC to attend basketball games starting December 19, but I have decided to wait until December 29 just to be precautionary. My checkup went well, but there is no use putting myself at high risk! I love basketball so this is a big cross for me to carry. It is a burden to my lifestyle.

12/5/2009

Well I think my incision staples are ready to come out, and they will Monday at my checkup in Cincinnati. In other news Columbus Grove opens the basketball season at home tonight, and ironically I will not go because I am sheltered for the first mkonth post surgery.

12/3/2009

I am getting a blood test tomorrow morning in Lima not Cincinnati. My next two times that I get a checkup at UC are the next two Mondays. Then it will be once every two weeks. I am currently fasting until blood test. They are checking my cholesterol, because I stropped my cholesterol medication on Wednesday. I also stopped my only blood pressure medicine and decreased my anti-rejection pills. I am still a little sore but doing well!

11/25/2009

Today marks one week since surgery. I am still significantly sore but am doing well. My createnine level was down to 1.0 this morning, and doctors had told me that it would likely stay between 1.2 and 1.7 the rest of my life. 1.0 is normal, and that is remarkable for me...LOL. It just shows that nobody knows what you are capable of...especially with God's help.

11/11/2009

I had some serious problems after my kidney removal surgery on 10/23, but I have battled my way back (nothing keeps me down long,) and I will soon recieve a transplant from my cousin. Lets hope I have no major problems or blocked bowels after the upcoming surgery.