An encouraging visit

This Tuesday we payed our last visit to the transplant clinic before we find out for sure whether or not my mom will be able to receive a kidney. We met with her pre-transplant coordinator, Heidi Bruce, who has been wonderful to work with. She went over all the x-rays and other tests my mother was asked to complete in the last two months, and was astounded with the speed in which my mother accomplished the task (she had them done in 2 weeks). She said quite often, most people tend to not understand the urgency in this part of the process, or maybe it's a little too overwhelming, and it takes some 4-6 months or longer. Either way, without these tests completed you don't get a kidney.

  This is a hard process (emotionally& physically) for anyone going through it, and like anything it's harder for some more than others, but I still can't imagine not doing what was asked of me asap. Yes Miss Jones we just need you to get those tests done in two months, and we can then review your case and help you get a new kidney. Oh, ya sure I'll try to do that. Two months later, Ahh ...mam...those tests....we can not proceed with out them. Oh yay....sure sure....I'm on it, really. Repeat conversation 2 more times. O.k., mam, are you sure you really want to receive a transplant because we NEED THOSE TESTS!! She also told us of a recent case where a young girl, who was next in line to get a kidney, decided now was a good time for a trip to Mexico. She neglected to tell her doctor, or the transplant team. You guessed it, a kidney became available and no one could find her, it went to someone else. Can you imagine the conversation when she got home. So... Suzy.... we found you a kidney, but we gave it away because you went on VACATION!!  Now, your not expected to put your life on hold while you are on the list. Your wait is usually a long time, but when they tell you your the next on the list, maybe now is not the best time to go to Mexico. Again these limitation, and obligations are a hard reality for some to accept, and I don't mean to shit on people, but if that had been my mom I would have freaked out.

Anyway, to get back on topic, Heidi was able to tell my mom that all her tests looked good, and she's confident that the review board would recommend her for a transplant. So now we wait, (seems to be the theme) and in about two weeks we will get a definitive answer. So far so good!

As for my urine test, I haven't received the results yet. I'll be sure to share as soon as I do.