Family and friends, as most of you know I have just undergone a kidney transplant (6/23/21). I had been struggling with ESRD during a pandemic and was advised by my doctor’s and mentors (other kidney disease survivors) to step away from my job.
My wonderful husband is my donor and while I am so glad he has been able to save my life, the financial strain that comes with us both being down and out in addition to needing very expensive medications for the rest of my life, is stressful. He has the role of not only donor but full time caretaker as soon as he is back on his feet.
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December 14, 2021
Currently fighting off an illness but they caught it early and the medication seems to be working. I will be 6 months out in just over a week! Honestly, I thought I’d be feeling better at this point but like I said I am fighting something off and with a weakened immune system. Before transplant my immune system was impressive but now it is non existent. However frustrating that is, it was just over 6 months ago that a very experienced nephrologist told me I had only about 6 months to live without dialysis or transplant so I am still confident I made the right choice.
August 9, 2021
Post Op by 6 1/2 weeks: We have been home for just over a week and while I am so happy to be back it makes not being able to do the things that need doing extra frustrating! The nerves in my abdomen are still burning. I am reminding myself that these things take time each day.
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August 9, 2021
I love you so much Lexi !
Judith Pullins
August 9, 2021
I love you so much
Judith McGuire
