This and That and Talk - My Transplant

I had kidney transplant 8 mos ago at Mayo Rochester. I was told to plan on a four week stay. It turned out to a few days less. I was in the hospital for 5 days, but could have been 4 days if I hadn’t had a problem with diarrhea. The Gift of Life transplant house is a place that’s very reasonable for you and a caretaker. My family and I rented a home from Airbnb which was perfect for us. My daughter was the donor. She was in the hospital 3 nights, but she could have gone home a day earlier also, but chose to stay because of shoulder/chest pain from the air inflation. She took 4 weeks off, but could have gone back sooner. It depends on how physical your job is. My insurance paid for gas, lodging and parking. I was very grateful for that!

Well I just got back from Mayo ..I had a liver transplant 20 years ago and now my kidneys are failing from the drugs .. So I was put on the list but my sister went to get tested this week and we found out she is a perfect match !!!! So before we left we picked a day and I will be having surgery on the 21 year anniversary of my liver transplant March 8 2019 !! So in 10 weeks we will be back down to Mayo for the big day .... I was kinda wondering For the people out there who had a kidney transplant how long was you stay in the hospital and then how long did you have to stay in the area ? Linda want to get some kind of idea cause I’m looking at renting an apartment or you can do it Daily ??? Also anything else I need to prepare ahead of time .. obviously work and insurance... please let me know and Happy Holidays to all !!
Thanks Rose

I have so much to do I don't miss it is at a all. No big a deal

@gaylea1
Merry Christmas! 2019 should be looking real good to you

@taarthi you must be getting really excited to see the end of your pain finally in sight. I can almost feel that myself, vicariously.
JK

@gaylea1 I agree with Rosemary in hoping that you are making progress. Please update us when you feel up to it.
JK

@taarthi, I Hope that you are packed and ready for your big event. I want you to know that I will be thinking of you this week. Hugs.

@gaylea1, I've been thinking about you and wondering how you are doing with your recovery? I know that the post transplant period it is a busy time, and sometimes can become complicated with setbacks. I hope that you are making progress and will be able to enjoy some holiday time with your loved ones.

@gingerw I made snickerdoodles for the first time last year and loved them. My daughter and I love nutmeg so I mixed that with the cinnamon, put white chocolate chips in, and they were delicious.
Having had a liver transplant alcohol is taboo. My surgeon did say once in a great while for a very special occasion, I could have a glass of wine. So last year at my daughter's wedding I did have a glass of champagne. I haven't actually seen a reason to not drink as long as you exercise extreme moderation, and I have heard of some people whose doctors said once a month, but I am going with the absolute rules.
JK

@contentandwell Today I will make some peppermint bark for husband to take in to his work. Then Tues make another batch for the prayer shawl group meeting on Wed. In years past I did cookies or fruitcake. But having a sweet tooth, it became too much for me. I can't have chocolate, don't like chocolate, so making the bark is ok. Like you and @jeanne5009 wine was always in my pantry, with a glass or two at night. Now, it is a homemade wine cooler or small hard cider once a week, maybe. Ah, how things change!
Ginger