Thursday, April 16, 2009

Answered Prayers

Hello Everyone,

So yesterday was another long day. I got to the transplant clinic lab at 8:30 sat and waited til they called me for my lab work. After that I went and sat and waited for them to call me for my appointment that was at 10:30. But I didn't get called back until 12:30. Finally at about 12:50 I seen the doctor. Now I didn't see the doctor that I seen here. Instead I seen the head over the whole department. I know him well.

So the good news is all of my lab work with the exception of one are great. I am not rejecting my kidney. But I do have too much protein in my urine. Now having a lot of protein in my urine is how they first knew that I had a kidney problem back in 1994. So I do have to have a biopsy on Monday. I have to be at the clinic at 6 a.m. for lab work, then the hospital at 7 a.m. for the biopsy. Then I have to stay there a few hours then home to rest. I also will have to go back at 7 a.m. Tuesday morning for lab work and then stay until 9:30 a.m. for my appointment. At that time they will have the results of my biopsy.

Now what do they hope to find out with this biopsy. Let's see I remember three things in particular. Number 1 - the protein in my urine may be caused by one of my medications. Ok good they have other medications that they can change me to. Number 2 - my kidney may have an infection, treatable and if too far gone they can "get as much life out of the kidney that they can". Number 3 - that the disease I had in my kidney's is now in my donor kidney.

So I was saying prayers and so were many of you and my family and friends that my numbers would be good and that I wasn't rejecting. You know what? That happened! Thanks to you all for the prayers and God for answering our prayers.

On the bright side I get two days off of work. lol

Now my prayer is going to be, and I am asking you all to join me, is that the biopsy shows the least worse thing that can be wrong with my kidney. Does that make sense?

So now today I am praising God for the good news that I got. He is so amazing and he continues to constantly bless me.


Have a blessed day!

9 comments:

Lianne said...

Thank you for letting us know what to specifically pray for. I am hoping and praying with you for the best results! I hope you feel better soon.

The Blonde Duck said...

You're in my thoughts! I'm sorry you're having to go through this!

tam said...

Hello Valerie,
I am glad there has been good news so far! And I will be with you in prayer that the good news continues! ~Hugs~Tam

Anonymous said...

I'll be praying for you!

Mrs. M said...

Thanks for the update - praying for you!!

~*Lisa*~ said...

Praying and will continue till you get the all clear!

Rosie said...

How about we pray for the best possible outcome instead of the least worst outcome!?

Miracles happen everyday! why not a healthy, perfect biopsy result for you! Think positive thoughts! I will be praying for you.

Molly said...

Praying for you!

Tea Time With Melody said...

I prayed that you get the best results possible. God is great and prayer is awesome!