Post Transplant Day 17

Today was another good Day!!  Ben had another CT scan with IV contrast of the abdomen.  They are checking blood flow in the grafts of veins, and blood vessels with the new organs.  They did one of these soon after transplant and discovered Benjamin has a blood clot in one of the donor veins.  It’s not something they’re really worried about, it can’t move anywhere but they wanted to re-check it.  They also wanted to make sure all the other grafts are working well and have no leaks.

Ben also had his first real shower in 17 days!! Hurray!!  We had another post transplant education class, where we learned about symptoms to watch for, for infection and rejection, meds he’ll take and why, also reasons we should call our post transplant coordinator.   Which by the way is any reason that we feel concerned, we should call day or night.  It’s nice to know they don’t send you home and dump you in the deep end.  

Other than that, more walking and playing games with his girl.  Mom and dad had a few hours away from the hospital together getting things ready for Ben to come home.  We see little steps of improvement and positive changes every day!  Looking back at where we were two weeks ago to now, I feel extremely blessed and grateful to see how far he’s come already.  Thank you for the many many prayers, kind words and support you have given and continue to give! 

Our hearts are often drawn to our donor and his/her family as well. Hoping and praying for them. 

Ben’s quote of the day:  “It feels nice to be clean shaven!”