Steve Day Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Hello All, I cleared this with Frank, so I'm going to take a moment and update y'all on our status. My son, John (31 years old), is in acute renal failure and needs a kidney transplant. We discovered this about a year ago and have been looking for a suitable donor for the transplant. He is not on dialysis at this time and we think we can keep him off until the transplant takes place. As we searched for a donor, the group of suitable donors kept shrinking. After all of the dust has settled form the search, I am going to be the donor for the kidney. :shock: John and I have passed all of the compatability and health tests and we are preparing to have the transplant on Friday, May 25. The transplant surgeries will take place at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. We will be staying there while he and I recover. Please keep us in your prayers for the transplant to be a success and for both of us to come out of it healthy. My activities will slow down a bit for the month of June, but I should back to normal by the first of July or so. I should be back on the discussion board sometime after Memorial Day and will let you know how we are doing. Thanks, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Steve That is an incredible story, I am glad that you shared it with us. Carla and I really feel for you and what you must be going through. We will be thinking of you and hope that everything works out for you and your son and that both of you come out of this stronger. Good luck and keep us informed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffM Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 Will do, Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aufwind Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 May 25th is my birthday, and my birthday wish will be a successful surgery and speedy recovery for the both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Colter Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 Truely, the most unselfish act one can do for another. Bless you. Norm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Lathrop Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 An ultimate gift, Steve. Best of good fortune to you and your son. Members of this forum are supporting you and admire you for this gift of love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 Keeping our fingers crossed Steve for you and your son. Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dunsworth Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 Count on it Steve!! Prayer is powerful. Scott, Dina and Jordyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Day Posted April 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Scott, To re-state the obvious, I will not be able to make the BEER cruise this year because I will be recovering from the transplant surgery. Please give my best wishes to all those on the cruise. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dunsworth Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 Will do Steve. I do hope to meet you sometime. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Hagan Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 Here's an update from Steve this morning: Hello All! John and I are recovering on the 9th floor of Emory Hospital. I am now about 24 hours out of surgery and have been walking around a bit on the floor. I've been down to John's room and talked to him a couple of times this morning. We saw the doctors on their rounds and they told us his "new" kidney is functiobing very well. He is producing urine and his numbers are near normal as of about 0500 this morning More to come as I feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Day Posted May 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 Thanks for posting that Frank. Another update this afternoon. I have walked nearly 1/2 mile in the hallways today and am feeling pretty good. John is still quite dopey and wants to sleep. I think he will be a lot better tomorrow. I would like to thank all of you in this community for your support and prayers as we are going through this ordeal. I am hoping to get out of the hospital tomorrow or Monday. Will keep you posted. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Luckett Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Steve, You and your son John are in my prayers for a speedy recovery. I cannot describe how much I admire you for what you have done for John. God bless, Greg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Day Posted June 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Hello All, We took this photo of John and me on the hiking trail yesterday near the Chattahoochee River at Johnson's Ferry. We hiked about 1-1/2 miles on the one-week anniversary of the transplant surgeries. Pretty Cool, Huh? 8) We wish to thank all of you for the support and prayers during our surgery & recovery. We still have a good way to go, but we are a lot better already. BTW, John's new kidney (my old one) is doing well in its new home and fully functioning. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Jones Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Steve- that's the best thing I've seen all week, that picture. Laura and I are SO happy you both are doing so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Luckett Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Amen, Charlie. Good news and great pic, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffM Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Modern medicine is amazing--so are you two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Steve, I'm happy for you and your son. Best to you both. Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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