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Living Donor: It's a huge responsibility
Transplants | Last Active: Jul 20, 2018 | Replies (112)Comment receiving replies
Rosemary, I really don't know what the next step is. I just found this out right before Christmas and my regular donor nurse was out of the office. Since he is holding his own right now it would be better for us to wait a few months because of moving his business, etc. but we are keeping a very close eye thru regular blood work on his kidney function. There is a lot of planning involved in doing this, including someone to stay with our pets and house sit, someone to maintain the business, lining up the caretakers who will be with you, where you will stay, how long you will be there, etc. My work is portable online so I don't worry about that one. We also have put our large home on the market in an attempt to downsize and make our life simpler. I am ready for less to maintain! So basically I will be taking this one step at a time with so many things on our plate right now. I will have to hear from Mayo next to get their imput on a timeline.
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Thank you. I will try to answer what I can after my testing experience.
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@fauneconner, When I was originally scheduled for an appointment at Mayo Rochester, my husband and I did many of those same preparations. It was a good thing for me that my husband took charge because, I could not have done it.
I remember when I was at Gift of Life House, that there were others who had farms and cattle to be concerned about. Somehow it does all come together. I don't know if I mentioned Gift of Life to you as possible lodging? I highly recommend it.
I also want to introduce you to @mauraacro, who is soon to be a living kidney donor. She has been active on This and That Transplant discussion. I am going to send you and invitation to meet her there.
Rosemary