After having treatment every day last week they gave me the weekend off before having to go back in for labs today.  The treatment, called thymoglobulin for those interested, really knocked me down.  But I could tell that it was doing it’s job because I lost about 5 lbs this weekend in water weight.  So my kidney is up and running again!

Numbers are still stable, which is a great sign.  I have to monitor my vitals closely for any changes but I don’t have to go back for labs again until Thursday.  I’ll pass along an update after Thursday but let’s hope this setback is behind me!

This whole thing is such an emotional roller coaster.  I hope that a time comes when I don’t worry about this 24/7 but I can’t picture a time when that will be.  At this point just getting back to some normalcy will be nice.  I’m hoping to be back to work in a few weeks and I’m really looking forward to getting back into the gym.  

Thanks everyone!
Matt