Lori’s Kidney Story

I had someone reach out last night because I haven’t posted in awhile. I am once again home. Let’s hope my next trip isn’t until my 4mo check up. Had a video call with one of the surgeons yesterday and he seems pleased with my numbers and my progress. Fingers crossed this progress continues. Rest and recovery is the key - very hard to sit still but I am trying. Thank you for all your prayers and support through all of this. 🙏

I am beyond Blessed!

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Never stop believing in what God can do. There were times I felt like giving up but I kept going. Yesterday, I rang that bell being dismissed from Mayo Clinic and fly home tomorrow.
Forever grateful and forever blessed.
To my donor family, I pray for them as well. 🙏

UPDATE: 2 Post Op appointments today- both Dr. are pleased and I am 1 step closer to Ohio. O-H

UPDATE- I have been released from the hospital and resting back at the Airbnb. Pray no more set backs and progress begins again. 🙏

UPDATE- Had a set back last night, ended up in emergency surgery. Scary night but all is good now. Keep those prayers coming- no more scares.🙏
No idea what this means for returning to Ohio yet but glad I am in good hands.
Always listen to your body!

UPDATE: Numbers are still improving like they’re supposed to. New appointments next week towards dismissal. Today’s nurse could not believe I am only 5 days post op. He said I looked 2 months easy.
Seriously made my day! Thank you for all the prayers! ❤️🙏

UPDATE: I was released last night from the hospital and with Griffen’s amazing connections here in Minnesota we are in an Air BnB .
I absolutely love what this state has brought to him.

Kidney is responding well, Drs seem very pleased. I am here til at least April 7th with appointments which is 2 weeks post op.

Thank you for all the prayers for my family and I. We are truly lucky people. God is good 🙏

UPDATE- feeling so blessed. The surgery went well , kidney is responding well. If all is well tomorrow I will be transferring to the Hope for House for about 3 weeks.
Thank you for every single prayer. I-feel so blessed. The Mayo Clinic has been amazing.