Post Transplant Lab Results

Pretty amazing. I know this is how it’s supposed to work but still unbelievable. The new kidney is filtering years of toxic waste out of my bloodstream. Lab results are approaching normal just after five days. Here are some examples:

I’m a bit unhappy with the phosphorus. Initially the doctor said it was dropping too fast and wanted me to get supplements. That was when it was at 3.8. The supplements had a co-pay of $50 with insurance. I know that’s small compared to the hundreds of thousands for the transplant, but still. I had the pharmacist double check but the doctor insisted, so what was I to do? Anyway, it’s now 2.7 and she said that’s fine. First she said to stop, then said to reduce from two pills to one per day.. I could have just eaten more milk, cheese, and tofu. Dang it.

Next lab is Thursday. I’m already at only two meetings per week when I thought it was going to be three or more. Probably spent too much $$$ on this apartment but probably good to be nearby in case there’s an unlikely emergency.