Anxiety Support Group
Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...
My nephew,16, was diagnosed last year with Chronic Renal Failure. He will be needing a transplant. In fact he is scheduled to have it done in 2 weeks! My sister, his mom will be the donor. Iit's been extremely difficult to deal with. Everyone is very stressed out. In fact today I got into an argument with dad over something so simple. I know the surgery will go well, but I'm still very scared. They are both strong, but I know there are risks. My only ray of hope right now is God and my wonderful boyfriend that has put up with my many mood swings no matter what. I hope and pray all goes well. I look forward to him being healty again and getting my life back on track.
I'd like to know what I can expect afterwards. I was reading some were fine, others were moody cuz of the medication. What can I expect and maybe even plan for to help make their recovery fast and possitive??
I'd like to know what I can expect afterwards. I was reading some were fine, others were moody cuz of the medication. What can I expect and maybe even plan for to help make their recovery fast and possitive??
I'd also encourage you post in the kidney transplant forum: http://dailystrength.org/c/Organ-Transplants/support-group, so they can give you specific details...
Here are some other great links:http://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/Kidney_Transplantation/hic_Kidney_Transplant_Surgery_Recovery.aspx
http://www.sbsun.com/emilysachs/ci_3026075
Feel free to email if you want to talk more, I'd be happy to explain medical details because of my background or even be a shoulder to cry on.
I wish and pray for all the best for you and your family.
: )