It was a full day of learning from the UCSF kidney transplant team focused primarily on the regiment of anti-rejection meds that will be part of Irene’s everyday life. It was a plethora of drug information: types, frequency, duration, side effects and the importance of never missing one protocol because of weekly labs to measure and evaluate kidney function. Irene will be scheduled for weekly trips to UCSF until stabilization if achieved. Early this morning she was still recovering from anesthesia and heavy pain meds but was on her feet walking @ 7.45 a.m. This evening she’s making great progress. Her liquid diet today hopefully transitions to solids tomorrow.

Thanks for caring,

Dave

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First morning consult with the UCSF Kidney Transplant Team. Irene’s obviously tired but pushing through the process. The NEW kidney is functioning and producing … a great start … target discharge date from UCSF is Wednesday, New Year’s Day, January 1, 2014!!!

Please continue to pray!

Thanks,
Dave

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We received a call this morning at 5.45 am from the UCSF Kidney Transplant Center. Irene is admitted and currently undergoing dialysis prior to a kidney transplant scheduled for midday.

12:04 pm Update
One last approval signature for anti-rejection meds.

3:14 pm Update
Irene is now in recovery; the transplant was a SUCCESS….!!!!!!!!!!! Please continue to pray!

Thanks for your continued prayers!

Dave

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