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jsher

Today's labs

May 07, 2008 11:36

Yesterday: creatinine was 4.8, and my GFR (% of kidney function) was 14. Today, it's 3.4 and 21! Also, my BUN today is 39, which is good.

I'll be going home tomorrow. The docs were in and are very pleased.

Now that the catheter is out, and the iv fluids stopped, I'm able to get around more easily. I did get nauseated at breakfast (med related), ( Read more... )

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Congratulations!! anonymous May 8 2008, 01:05:08 UTC

I'm so happy for you that you finally got your new kidney and that you are doing so well! Here's to many many many happy, healthy, wonderful years for you!
I first found your blog last year when my teenage daughter was diagnosed with PKD. Since then, my husband has also been diagnosed. Apparently he is a mutation, because neither of his parents had it (both are deceased and had autopsies), and none of his siblings have it. It's been a tough year, but it helps so much to see others living good lives in spite of PKD.
Anyway, I pray that you will continue to feel better and better with every passing day, and that the very best of health will be yours from now on!
With best wishes,
Marlene

Re: Congratulations!! jsher May 8 2008, 23:30:54 UTC

Thanks so much, Marlene. Good luck with your husband and daughter.

As I said to my wife; there are a lot worse things that I could have gotten. If (as I did) need a kidney, I can go on dialysis until one is available. If I need a liver, I either get one, or I die. That simple. So, it's all about keeping perspective.

I wasn't in the best frame of mind when I was first diagnosed, and I was very negative. But I changed all that, and I firmly believe that is what got me through so well. Keep in touch.

Jeff