Goooood morning everyone; Stephanie here. Yesterday was obviously extremely exhausting, so I wasn't able to post anything then, but I got plenty of rest throughout the day and last night and woke up this morning feeling great!
As you have probably determined, everything went well yesterday. I did have a little bit of an anxiety attack right after I left my family and they started poking and prodding and I met a bajillion different nurses and doctors. Thankfully, they sedated me a little and all was good for the most part. Apparently most people don't remember their time in prep and holding, so they told me not to worry because I wouldn't remember the anxiety, but I remember every second. I'm just incredibly thankful for the wonderful team of doctors who were so supportive and made me feel like not-a-freak for my last-minute nerves.
Surgery itself went well. I was out until about 12:00 as expected and was able to see Bobby by around 1:00 in the post-op area. I haven't heard any crazy stories of reactions yet so I'll have to try and get the scoop on that. Once I made it up to my room yesterday, it was a lot of time catching up with family. It seems everyone was a little nervous and there were many tears shared throughout the day yesterday while we were in surgery. My main feeling yesterday was exhaustion. That and extreme thirst. It seemed every time I was about to fall asleep, a different nurse or doctor had to come in and check something. That along with a phantom phone call and a window with broken blinds led to a super-cranky Stephanie in the first couple hours after surgery. My mouth has been dry since I woke up but they let me have some ice chips last night and now I'm up to sips of water. Woohoo!
Jim is doing well. His surgery was delayed for about an hour due to some "technical issues" with the operating room. I think there were also difficulties with placing the donated kidney since my veins ended up being a little short. All that said, he's doing well today. As of last night, the kidney was producing urine and they could see it filtering blood through an ultrasound.
I was able to get up and walk this morning and went in to see Jim and it seems both our spirits are high today.
All the glory for my strength has to go to our Father in heaven. I have known for months now that He was calling me to this, and I can already tell the difference this has made in my life. Praise Him for all His blessings!
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