First let me say the post office stinks. Mayo mailed me the urine test kit April 9th by first class mail. It never arrived. They mailed another kid on April 15th by priority mail (2-3 days). It hadn't arrived by the 20th. They mailed another by FEDEX Overnight. It got here today along with the priority mail kit that was overdue. Now I have pot to pi$$ in.
I am anxious to take my jars of urine to the post office to return and answer their questions on if it's hazardous, dangerous, or liquid. Actually, they sent me another box to take to a medical clinic so they can mail it back for me. Darn.
I've been drinking water all day to get clean, fresh P for my test. I want it clear as Kaui water, not Kansas water. That would probably get me hospitalized if it looked like the Neosho. I have to go to Wichita tomorrow with NAT so I'll have to take a jug with me. That will be awkward. At least I didn't have to take it to work like Hilary did.
I never thought I'd be sharing my thoughts on urine on-line with people but it's part of trying to donate a kidney.
By the way, I need a name for my kidney. Sydney was already taken by Hilarys kidney so I need a good one for mine before I let him go. Email or facebook me with ideas.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
The old man is up to bat
After leading off as the designated hitter, Hilary struck out as the kidney donor. Yea, is was close but, again, the evil LFV rose it's ugly head and took her out of the running again. I was on deck and now I'm up to bat. That is just as well. It was always supposed to be me. I wanted to be the one to donate but Hilary got first bat. (For those of you following this blog, I am Steve Pearson, better known as Papa Steve. I am Nathanial and Hilarys father.)
I've already passed the feared LFV (Leydon Factor V) test. I don't have it. Yes, that surprized me too. I was ruled out by Wichita for too high of blood pressure. MAYO said that was not a problem if it was controlled and since I'm over 50, that's to be expected. They are more worried about my previous history of a kidney stone 20 YEARS AGO. They are mailing me a urine test to take and MAIL BACK TO THEM. (I can't wait for the Post Office to ask me if it's liquid, hazardous, or dangerous!)
If it shows I'm not prone to another kidney stone (& I've have been clear for over 20 years), then I'll go to Mayo for a complete physical workup to ensure I would be a good donor and would survive the operation without problems.
I don't think Ellie is too happy about this. She'll have to be the caretaker for both of us. Also, she'll be off work to take care of us after the op, and I'll be off work obviously for a while. Most donors are back to work within 3 weeks. Hopefully I'll be in good enough shape to get back to work (play) by then. At least my work (play) is not physically demanding.
I've taken over the blogging job too, and I like to talk, so expect to be kept up to date. I am not as funny a writer as Hilary, nor as well composed a writer as Nathanial, but I will faithfully keep you in the loop. Thanks for reading this and keep Nathanial in your prayers. Let's get this transplant done.
I've already passed the feared LFV (Leydon Factor V) test. I don't have it. Yes, that surprized me too. I was ruled out by Wichita for too high of blood pressure. MAYO said that was not a problem if it was controlled and since I'm over 50, that's to be expected. They are more worried about my previous history of a kidney stone 20 YEARS AGO. They are mailing me a urine test to take and MAIL BACK TO THEM. (I can't wait for the Post Office to ask me if it's liquid, hazardous, or dangerous!)
If it shows I'm not prone to another kidney stone (& I've have been clear for over 20 years), then I'll go to Mayo for a complete physical workup to ensure I would be a good donor and would survive the operation without problems.
I don't think Ellie is too happy about this. She'll have to be the caretaker for both of us. Also, she'll be off work to take care of us after the op, and I'll be off work obviously for a while. Most donors are back to work within 3 weeks. Hopefully I'll be in good enough shape to get back to work (play) by then. At least my work (play) is not physically demanding.
I've taken over the blogging job too, and I like to talk, so expect to be kept up to date. I am not as funny a writer as Hilary, nor as well composed a writer as Nathanial, but I will faithfully keep you in the loop. Thanks for reading this and keep Nathanial in your prayers. Let's get this transplant done.
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