Rejection...not a word anyone wants to hear or even feel.

But, here I am. I thought it was time to come back to Caring Bridge and let everyone know what's going on. I found out last month that I am in kidney transplant rejection. I haven't had many words, I'm angry and frustrated. I was feeling great, no symptoms, nothing, just went in for routine labs. 

But, long story short, I had a kidney biopsy done on my moms/donor kidney and it showed both acute and chronic rejection. The day I found out I was admitted to California Pacific Medical Center where I received my transplant and was there for 10 days trying to get things under control, it was hard but the doctors had high hopes to stop/limit the rejection and damage.

Here I am today with no good news. My labs are not better, my kidney function is as bad as it was before my transplant and I find myself sitting here with no words. 

So, what's going to happen next? I'm not sure yet to be honest. They talked about doing another biopsy, but i was told by my doctors that this transplant most likely will give out within a year, probably less with my results. 

All I'm asking from all of you is that you send good vibes, I know my family needs it. I will keep you all updated from here on out. 

Love, 
Rossana