In and Out « Kevin's Blog

In and Out

by jeff on Mar.01, 2010, under Site News

I sensed this was going to be a good day when Kevin was actually ready to depart on time. We arrived at the UCLA lab and after a short wait, we were on our way to the surgical center. All went smoothly with the all too familiar preparations for surgery, other than difficulty getting an IV in, and I watched him wheeled away once more. I will never get used to that. He was choosing the flavor of his anesthesia gas when I last saw him (he chose apple). In less than an hour, his transplant surgeon arrived in the waiting room to say that all went well and his morning lab work was also good. I learned my lesson after the transplant, so this time waited for the nurse to let me know that he was ready to receive visitors. He looked pretty good, even in a hair net. We are all home now, celebrating the removal of the last medical devices and an all natural Kevin, if you don’t count a used kidney and some new scars to add to his collection. Tomorrow will make it three weeks since surgery and we all feel truly blessed. Having so many of you share the journey with us has made a huge difference.

4 Comments for this entry

Lani Byrd
March 2nd, 2010 on 4:33 am
Jeffie! Have just caught up with your blog and am anxiously awaiting your next installment of your life…we know some things that you probably will not publish! We are delighted that Kevin is tube/line/port free and that he has a ravenous appetite! Guess your new name is Mr. Step and Fetch? Remind Carrie what they say about paybacks! Love you dearie! XXLani
Amy
March 1st, 2010 on 9:03 pm
Great news! But here I thought that Kevin was requesting food from In-N-Out!
martha williams
March 1st, 2010 on 8:43 pm
Kevin must feel like the bionic man. Happy he has all tubes out now and he can move about how ever he wants. Slowly of coarse.
Big relief for you and Carrie I know.
Great news….now try to get some rest!
safy
March 1st, 2010 on 6:26 pm
Time for a celebration, how about a glass of wine? tell me when.