Newby: My 2 week Post-op Update - Kidney Donation

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Newby: My 2 week Post-op Update

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Checking back in now that I am about 16 days post donation surgery. I am feeling pretty good and am returning back to work tomorrow. I chose the TAP block and feel that this really helped me in my recovery journey. My go-to remedy for post-op gas pain/bloating/nausea/malaise was hot ginger tea...best remedy all around. Now, I am only taking a few Tylenol daily for incisional discomfort or the occasional caffeine related headache. I am still only eating small meals in order to keep that bloated feeling at bay, which is by far a healthier way to eat. All the minor discomforts aside, I am confident in my decision, and am proud to say that I an altruistic kidney donor !

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PeterChao

Thank you!! You are a hero, hope everything continues to go well.

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AMHulstine

You are a hero! Congratulations!! I went back to work after 2 weeks also, I have a desk job so it was OK, I had a bit of fatigue so some days that was the hardest part.

Wonderful! ☺

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Welcome to the club! Congratulations.

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SoniaBrummer

Hooray!!! So good to hear from you and to hear the great update. Congratulations!!

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