It has been one month today since Cleos' successful kidney transplant surgery. Although I don't typically subscribe to the whole "Valentines Day" hoopla---kinda think you should just show your love all year round---I thought today would be appropriate to say "I LOVE YOU" Mr. Cleo Cheney! I'm pretty sure he already knows this because we never go to bed without saying that to each other, but nonetheless, I've said it for the world to hear.
We are both feeling really good and getting most of our energy back. Cleo definately has more than he did before the surgery, which is another sign the kidney is doing it's job. I still tend to get a little tired in the evening, but guess it's just my bodys' way of telling me it's had enough for the day! We go back to Piedmont this Wednesday to get Cleos' stent removed and he will also have bloodwork and see the Dr. So far, they are quite pleased with everything and we all continue to be optimistic this will last for a really, really long time and that Cleo will stay healthy. Now that the weather is warming up some, we are walking and up to at least 1.5 miles a day...it feels so good to get fresh air!
I just wanted to share one quick story from the day of surgery...so I'm in pre-op and I'm a very hard stick, whether it be just for blood or starting an iv, and about the 3rd person to come in and try was a young girl probably in her mid 20's. She asked me who I was donating a kidney to and I told her my husband. She replied "I've not met anyone yet that I would do that for". I thought to myself that she'd probably just been dumped and was a little jaded so didn't really give it another thought. Then after her unsuccessful attempt at starting an iv, another nurse came to give it a try. She was probably in her mid to late 50's and she asked me the same question. When I told her my husband she perked right up and said "I was married once for 6 months, it's not for me and there isn't a person in this world I would give an organ to". I was shocked to say the least...I mean really there is not even a family member that you love enough to give this amazing gift to?? I guess it takes all kinds to make this crazy world, but just so we're clear...I was and still am honored to have given this gift to my sweetheart. I wish those 2 ladies happiness and hope someday, somehow their hearts will be softened.
Happy One Month Kidney Anniversary Cleo...I love you with all my heart (and kidney!)
