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Severe Pain

Wes is in severe pain.  They did an abdominal x-ray almost 2 hours ago and he has not heard back yet.  They have given him…

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Call to Prayer

Wes’ creatinine has gone back up to 7.4.  They say it could be because he is dehydrated.  They have been having difficulty getting blood out…

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Improvement!

After receiving a bag of fluids and blood pressure medicine, Wes started to feel better.  Dr. Ramirez also stopped in to encourage Wes that his…

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New Kidney: Day 6

Wes’ creatinine level has gone down to 7.1 however, his blood pressure is very high.  They have given him blood pressure medicine via IV and…

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When Life Gives Lemons…

Wes received this card from his friend Dan and it made him laugh.  Actually it made him laugh too much, he was in a lot…

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New Kidney: Day 5

Today has been up and down but mostly up.  Wes was feeling good this morning until he threw up his breakfast so he put himself…

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“I Will Feel Better Tomorrow”

Wes did not eat much all day until this evening.  Some of the medicines he takes doesn’t go well with an empty stomach so he…

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New Kidney: Day 4

The Catheter is out!! (There’s a celebration in itself.)  Wes went for a Catheter free walk this morning.  Dr Ramirez, the surgeon, told Wes his…

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New Kidney: Day 3

Wes started the day feeling really good.  He went for a walk this morning and was able to get cleaned up just in time to…

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The Creatinine Factor

I told you yesterday of Wes’ Creatinine level. This is the level that will help the doctors know how well the kidney is filtering the…

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