We are down in Salt Lake for the transplant surgery. We arrived Sunday afternoon where Josh and mom did their final blood cross match which came back great. Mom also had to have a chest Xray and an EKG. We then enjoyed a nice dinner out with mom, Johnny and Kaley (josh's brother and wife) at Good Wood Barbeque. (yum.) Me and Josh and mom then came back to the hotel where we enjoyed a movie together (The Ultimate Gift). Today mom had her last dialysis (yeah!!) and we had our meeting with the surgical team. We discussed the surgical process, risks, hospital stay etc. Josh and mom also received their "bowel clean-out" formulas! Josh's expected release date is Friday or Saturday, mom's is Sunday. They did inform us that Josh's kidney will be larger than what mom technically needs, so it should give her great function. We are now saying she is going to have a supercharged kidney!! As the night comes to a close and I stop long enough to really digest all that has taken place I feel so blessed. On this night, the eve of transplant I am filled with lots of different emotions.
1.excited that my mom is getting this chance to improve her life. It has been hard seeing her health so rapidly decline.
2. thankful that my husband is so caring and generous.
3. blessed that they are a match.
4. anxious to see them both come out of surgery and hear the good report.
5. loved for all the support we have received from family and friends. (a special thanks to my cousins for keeping my kids all week so i could devote all my attention to the patients- you are the best!!)
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we are all waiting for a heathy report! i am happy to hear that you have so much family there for support... but know that the rest of us are behind you as well :)
Oh I hope it all went well...post soon so we can know if it was successful. We are praying for you.
Another one here, thinking of you guys!
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