"Kidney Donation: Part 7"
I finally made it home! My plane arrived really late last night. I got stuck in Atlanta for several hours. I now understand how all of those people feel that are trying to travel around the holidays. I was laying on the floor and using my carry-on as a pillow. I have a new appreciation for the people that work at the airport check-in desks. They were getting chewed out constantly for things that were not within their control. It's got to be a horrible job.
Anyway, moving on.........
As far as I know, all the tests went pretty well. There are still a couple of them that they don't have the results of. I was told that the "review committee" will meet Tuesday morning to decide whether or not I'm approved to donate. Their team gets together every Tuesday to go over any patients that have been testing. I'm supposed to find out Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday. Wish me luck!
I have a pretty good feeling. Of course, there is always the chance that they found something that I don't know about. I do know that they found a kidney stone in my right kidney. How ironic is that?! They said that it was so small that I should pass it without any problems. Sounds like fun huh? Apparently, that won't affect me donating.
I'll let everyone know as soon as I find out.
Please feel free to leave comments or ask any questions by clicking HERE. Or, you can email me at melswanson@gannett.com.
Anyway, moving on.........
As far as I know, all the tests went pretty well. There are still a couple of them that they don't have the results of. I was told that the "review committee" will meet Tuesday morning to decide whether or not I'm approved to donate. Their team gets together every Tuesday to go over any patients that have been testing. I'm supposed to find out Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday. Wish me luck!
I have a pretty good feeling. Of course, there is always the chance that they found something that I don't know about. I do know that they found a kidney stone in my right kidney. How ironic is that?! They said that it was so small that I should pass it without any problems. Sounds like fun huh? Apparently, that won't affect me donating.
I'll let everyone know as soon as I find out.
Please feel free to leave comments or ask any questions by clicking HERE. Or, you can email me at melswanson@gannett.com.
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posted by Melissa Swanson at 12:28 PM
Melissa is a student, a working mom, and the mother of 4 boys (ages 4, 7, 8, and 10). She is costantly fueled by the tenacity of her boys and their ability to make her laugh! What they say is true, "Laughter is the best medicine!"
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Good luck with everything. I donated a kidney to a Matching Donors recipient in 2007 (www.kidneychronicles.com). Please let me know if you ever want to talk. simonhere at mail dot com. in the meantime, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
I appreciate you writing. I know who you are. I've actually read your story. You're the FBI agent right? My ex-husband is an ATF special agent. I think what you did for "Amy" is wonderful.
I only hope that I make it to that point. I am supposed to find out Tuesday or Wednesday.
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