Well, there is a trace of protein in my urine so I am repeating the test tomorrow. They are going to measure protein ratio and creatinine clearance. I am not really too concerned about it. There were trace amounts of protein in my urine in December and I found out it was caused by some medications I was taking. It cleared up when I stopped the medication so I am going to see if my Dr. will change my prescription. My blood pressure reading today was 106/64 and my blood work was fine.
Greg's creatinine is at 1.8 today. They lowered his Cellcept dosage because it was causing his white blood cell count to be too low. He is down to 22 pills a day after starting with about 42 immediately after transplant. He is also taking insulin shots for the time being.
I urge anyone who is considering living donation to check out the message boards on the living Donors Online website. You can link to it through my site. It is a great source of information and support. It was a huge help to me to be able to read stories of others and ask questions of people who have been through the transplant process.
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My Story
I recently became a living donor. On January 18, 2008, I donated one of my kidneys and wanted to be able to share the experience with anyone interested. I had many questions leading up to our surgery and would like to help anyone out there who may be thinking about the process. While only you can decide if live donation is for you, I will gladly answer questions pertaining to my experience. This blog is my way to increase knowledge of kidney disease and to share my experience as a living donor.
About Me
- Kelly
- Columbus, Ohio, United States
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