Congratulations! Donation is amazing enough but paired donation takes it to a whole new level.
Those tests are really something, aren't they? I almost think they were harder for me than donation.
I practically used this site as a journal, I was very wordy but received great info & hope I helped someone with their journey.
The short version of surgery day is, it went well (for both of us!). I woke up & said I was hungry which made the nurse laugh. I was taking short walks a few hours later & walked a lot more that night. It was surprisingly not painful but felt tight or like I did too many crunches. It was difficult to get out of bed so make sure they teach you how. I highly recommend high waisted or maternity leggings, they were very comfortable.
I left the hospital the day after surgery but stayed in town for almost 2 weeks, mostly because I didn't want to sit through a 5 hour flight, also because I knew I would take it easier away from home.
I was back to work at a somewhat physically active job within a month, with a 10# lifting restriction for 6 weeks.
Ask me anything! If I don't know it, someone here does or we can find the answer.
I wish you & your mom the very best!