The Long Road To Recovery

Christy is in the ICU, and HEAVILY sedated.  Things look great and the doctors are NOT worried a bit.  Some clarification about the previous post, the new kidney doesn't perform well if it gets moved.  It is believed that that is due,  in large part, to its size; it's large, and Christy isn't.  The docs will keep her sedated to prevent her from moving, for at least 24 hours.  Once they're certain the kidney has settled in and anchored itself, they'll start to wake her up.  

I also found out that there never was any real concern for her lungs.  It appears that a pulmonologist had some input to today's procedure and didn't want to take ANY chances with 

Christy's lungs.  I reckon the surgeon translated to me what she thought was a concern.  No biggie.

Christy is also on contact isolation: clean hands, gloves, and smocks are mandatory before entering.  I gathered it's standard when dealing with a transplant patient in ICU.  When I first went in to the ICU, she heard my voice and tried to sit up (oh I felt the love).  The nurse was quick to get her to lay back down, though.  But then they insisted that I talk to her.  A little confusing.

Visiting hours, even for immediate family, is heavily restricted.  The last window to see her is from 8:30 to 10:00.  So, shortly, Casey and I will go see her one last time for the evening and then we'll turn in and call it a night.

Thanks to all of you who follow this blog, and to those who are praying for us.  Please keep praying.  As mentioned, Christy needs to stay still for the next 24 hours, and that kidney has to "settle in".

Jason