Post-Transplant update

Hello everyone!

Well, we are going into our 4th week and Tyler and I are healing very well. Tyler goes at least twice a week to the doctor for blood tests and medication changes and so far he is accepting my kidney like it belonged in his body! I went this past Friday for my check up with the surgeon and he said I am doing well. I will return in 6 weeks and they will do a renal panel on me to make sure my remaining kidney is doing the work of both.

Other than some serious boredom of all of our parts, the healing process has gone smooth. Not only in these past few weeks, but for two years we have been overwhelmed with our support we have had from everyone. Friends, family, neighbors, old classmates, cousins, aunts, uncles, etc. have been our constant source of shoulders to lean on!

I just wanted to mention also that the 7th grade girls basketball team from Lourdes that Steve coaches are wonderful!! They all got together and sent the ladies over and they cleaned our house this morning and gave us a gift card to go out to eat! We just could not ask for a better community! So a big thank you to all the parents! Continued good health to all and prayers for anyone who needs it!

The Murphy Family

Post Transplant Update Feb. 15 2012

Hello,

Here we are almost 2 weeks after surgery and we are still amazed with this entire process. Tyler is doing wonderful, he is not loving taking 30 some pills everyday, but as we explained to him it will eventually get to be lower doses. Also, it is been a challenge to explain that he cannot go out of the house and be around groups of people because as we all know 15 year old boys want to be on the go.

I am also feeling better each day and have to realize that I am 38 not 15 and my healing process will be slower. It is also hard to accept that I will feel great one day then the next day my pain is back again. Somewhat frustrating, but I guess I should take advantage of laying around!

Ty has been back twice to Children's already and will be going twice a week for a few months while they get all the medicine in order. I will go back next week so my doctor can check my kidney function and how well my incisions are healing. We have continued to be blessed with help from family and friends. Dinners, calls, cards etc. are all very much appreciated! Steve is taking very good care of us and has been on top of everything which makes the healing process easier. I will keep the updates coming.

Thanks,
Susanne and Steve, Ry and Ty

Starting to get back to our new normal....

Hello everyone!

I am finally feeling up to writing in the blog. I cannot believe it is already six days post-surgery. As you all know my surgery on Thursday was nothing less than a perfect surgery. The doctors said they wish they could of taped it because it was like my kidney was made for him. I don't remember much from Thursday and Friday other than just sleeping taking medicine and some serious pain. Thankfully my sisters were able to spend the night and family was here with Steve Tyler and I the entire time. And Tyler never missed a beat and was feeling well right away!

So, when Saturday arrived I thought things would just keep getting better and then murphys law took over and I was very wrong lol. Since I was so nauseated they were trying to give me medicine for that and after getting sick twice they tried a different one and all hell broke loose. From what I remember and was told, I was shaking violently and before you knew it EKG machines, chest xrays and more medicines were given then I think I woke up 5 hours later.

That was our only setback so we are feeling good now about our recoveries. My family does have some funny stories that I am sure will be passed around eventually! Thanks for all the continued prayers and I will keep updating daily!
Love to all,
Susanne Steve Ry and Ty