A year ago today, William was in the Cardiac ICU. He was tethered up to tubes, wearing an oxygen mask, and looked fragile. He lost so much weight that a year later, he still hasn't gained it all back. He was dealing with blood thinners, a blood transfusion, ultrafiltration dialysis, severe edema on his feet, fluid in his lungs and a mitral valve clip procedure for his heart. Physicians were trying diligently to save his renal function, as his heart and lungs were severely compromised. William was also on leave from his job, understandably. It's difficult to imagine that a year has passed since our kidney failure journey began. While the damaged kidneys remain in William's body, they’ve impacted the entire family. When we schedule family events, William's dialysis management and fatigue must come first. He is still physically weak and finds it difficult to exercise, but he perseveres. He’s returned to work on a part-time basis. During his hospital stay, we were grateful for the kindness and encouragement of everyone around us. It was amazing! We’re still waiting to hear from the transplant clinic, and we keep chugging along. ‐–-------‐‐--------------- Myth: Only one volunteer is required to become a living kidney donor. There are strict health criteria for volunteers. It is necessary to have multiple volunteers. Not everyone who fills out a form will be a suitable kidney donor.
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