Soy posible donante de riñon | I am a possible kidney donor

Sorry just seeing your earlier comments, congratulations on being approved I remember getting that call and it was like a weight had finally been lifted from my heart.

I was my husbands donor one year ago and was 57 at that time and the surgery was very easy for me. I made sure I was in good shape pre-surgery walking 4-5 miles 5 days a week to really make sure I had good strength and think it helped. The day of surgery waking up I was in a little discomfort so they gave me something and I went back to sleep, waking from that I felt fine. The nurse encouraged me to take a pain pill that night in hospital and I decided to take one the following night I got home just in case but didn't take anything after that, occasionally had a twinge in my abdomen but that was it. If you follow their instructions about not over-doing it or lifting anything over a certain weight you should be fine. The day of surgery I didn't eat and then about 10 pm was ravenous and they gave me some crackers - so I'd pack some snacks for yourself. The following morning I had a really light breakfast at the hospital and was good after that, made sure I ate some salads and drank plenty of fluids to keep my GI system going. I did buy an abdominal support as I found myself holding by tummy when I walked - no idea why but it help and wore it for about 2 weeks during the day. Also I would have some summer dresses that don't tie at the waist as you will have 3 incisions and although not painful at all I didn't wear anything that rubbed against the bigger scar for a couple of weeks.
Good luck and so pleased for you and your father - I always say this but truly ever day I am thankful I was able to donate as seeing my husband do so well is wonderful.

Keep Going . Don't give up! Let me know how you are doing.

Hola! Después de muchos exámenes y autorizaciones ya tenemos fecha. La cirugía será el martes 21. Aun nos deben hacer una prueba covid y una última de citotóxicos pero creo todo saldrá bien como hasta ahora. Seguiré escribiendo por aquí el resultado del procedimiento. Saludos

@luna69 Congratulations! I bet you are excited, and nervous, and happy, right?

My best wishes for a smooth surgery and recovery for everyone. Please let us know how you are doing.
Ginger

Hola! Después de muchos exámenes y autorizaciones ya tenemos fecha. La cirugía será el martes 21. Aun nos deben hacer una prueba covid y una última de citotóxicos pero creo todo saldrá bien como hasta ahora. Seguiré escribiendo por aquí el resultado del procedimiento. Saludos

So exciting!! Luna are you the recipient or the donor? Where will the surgery take place. You will do well. God will take care of you like he did me! Keep in touch Luna!!

Hola! Después de muchos exámenes y autorizaciones ya tenemos fecha. La cirugía será el martes 21. Aun nos deben hacer una prueba covid y una última de citotóxicos pero creo todo saldrá bien como hasta ahora. Seguiré escribiendo por aquí el resultado del procedimiento. Saludos

Soy la donante para mi papá. Nos harán la cirugía en La clínica Valle de Lilí en Cali, Colombia. Creo que Dios ha guiado cada uno de los pasos que nos han traído hasta este punto. Gracias por tu mensaje 🌷

Hola! Después de muchos exámenes y autorizaciones ya tenemos fecha. La cirugía será el martes 21. Aun nos deben hacer una prueba covid y una última de citotóxicos pero creo todo saldrá bien como hasta ahora. Seguiré escribiendo por aquí el resultado del procedimiento. Saludos

Hi @luna69, I know your surgery was less than a week ago, so you may not be able to respond quite yet. I just wanted to send you a wish of speedy recovery. I look forward to hearing from you.