Yesterday, Shark and Mark had their final crossmatch (where serums are mixed to see if there is any reactivity between donor and recipient). Considering we all hang out together and seem to share the same cold germs, etc., I imagine there won't be any crossmatch reactions.
Today, we hope to hear from OSU for the official report regarding Shark's donor profile.
At dialysis this morning, we found out that Mark's serum albumin and hemoglobin is totally within normal range! This is fantastic news. In 1991, when he received his first kidney, he was nowhere near normal parameters. In the intervening years, there's been a lot of research into maintaining blood protein levels and they've found that patients heal more quickly and with fewer complications from surgery. Dialysis and appetite loss are the main culprits keeping albumin levels low. I've been cooking like a fiend to counteract it. (Renal diet is great for Mark. I however, have gained a sturdy 10 lbs. eating it. Boo for me.)
Keepin' y'all in the loop.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
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Actually, my albumin isn't normal yet. It's only 3.2; normal is 3.4. But it's damn close!
Thanks for all your delicious proteinaceous cookery!
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