After several days of challenges with accessing the fistula for dialysis, they think it’s figured out, and Kevin is being discharged from UW Hospital today!

His recovery from kidney removal surgery is going well but will take several weeks of healing—and adjusting to dialysis will be difficult. Kevin’s courage and positivity are remarkable—and Rena’s too! Rena is a loving, strong and supportive presence in Kevin’s life. So wonderful to see! 

Dietary restrictions, measuring and counting everything that enters Kevin’s body, and monitoring levels of especially potassium, phosphorus, and sodium will be challenging for Kevin and Rena—a whole new way of life.  In fact, his life depends upon this now. Fluids must be restricted, and protein is very important. There are helpful computer programs to assist in tracking intake and dietary needs and it’s a learning process! But things look hopeful and even better than expected at this time.

Thank you all for your love and support! Please continue to support Kevin and Rena!