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Donating a kidney, flying to Mayo for surgery, any packing tips?
Transplants | Last Active: Dec 28, 2021 | Replies (42)Comment receiving replies
@savvysarahjane, Have you arrived home yet? How is your recovery coming along? I would love to hear from you about what is next in your recovery.
@kristinkay, Did you have your donor surgery? How are you and how was your surgery experience?
I know 2 people who are getting donated kidneys soon (Thursday and possibly January) I sure wish they would join us here!
One of the two of you had loaded the car with pillows for the drive home! How did that work out?
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Hi! Thank you for asking. We are well. I am healing and just on tylenol. Feel a little sore but bearable. Whoever suggested the heating pad--thank you! What a Godsend. My back was sore from sleeping on my back in the hospital (3 days, 2 nights). Used it sleeping in the recliner at Gift of Life House. Awesome! The compression band is awesome, also.
My recipient is doing great, too. We are all grateful to God and all the people supporting us. We head home tomorrow, a 10 hr drive over 2 days. I feel ready. I'm a little tired but good. Thank you all for great suggestions and advice!