2 Day work up

I have chosen Nicole to go through the 2 day workup. This will take place on June 22nd and 23rd. We will have all the results on the 23rd. If this goes well then they will take case to the board to discuss all this. I believe this will take place the 1st week in July. If they approve then we can schedule the surgery which I was told if could be the end of July.

I have chosen Nicole because she is 2 1/2 years younger then me so the life expectency of the kidney will potientially last longer. This was very hard for me because I have 2 two sisters, who I do love very much, that were also a compatible match but I just couldnt put them through this. I dont really want to put anyone through this but I had to make a decision.

I am scared now that this is getting closer. My appointment that I had with my Nephrologist went as normal as it has been. My creatinine level is still 3.8 so it is stable right now. The symptoms that I do show are not bad, which is a good thing.

This time of year has been hard for me and I am sure my family because in July it will be 10 years that by brother Jason has been gone. I miss him very much and trying to deal with all of this and thinking about him has put alot of emotions on me. We are having a memorial party at my parents farm in memory of him over for 4th of July. This will be a emotional roller coaster for all of us.