Yesterday was our 2nd Kidneyiversery meaning it has been 2 years since I donated my kidney to Dave! Wow, time has flown by and it feels like we have done so much in these past 2 years that the days of dialysis are so much farther in the past then they really are.
Both Dave and I are doing well! At least as far as I can tell. His most recent blood work looked amazing and I feel fine so I guess that is good. The only weirdness from the donation that I still have is that the muscles on the left side of my back where the kidney used to be become more sore then the right. I feel this is something I wouldn't even notice if I wasn't spending most of my free time taking circus classes (aerial silks, lyra, and German wheel). These classes require a ton of strength in all muscles which is why I think I feel the pain there more then a normal person would. I'm sure with more working out it will stop too.
Within these last two years Dave and I have done so many things that might not have been possible had Dave not been able to receive my Kidney. We went on a cruise, were married (only 3 weeks ago!), went to a ton of concerts and events, hung out with tons of friends, went on multiple weekend trips to places like the beach, dragon*con, Hershey, and wherever else we wanted, and got a dog. Our motto has been "No Rest" because we know first hand that you never know what could happen in life so you might as well do as much as you can while you are able. We hope to continue doing tons of things and that my kidney keeps working well inside Dave!
2 years down, hopefully many more to go!
Both Dave and I are doing well! At least as far as I can tell. His most recent blood work looked amazing and I feel fine so I guess that is good. The only weirdness from the donation that I still have is that the muscles on the left side of my back where the kidney used to be become more sore then the right. I feel this is something I wouldn't even notice if I wasn't spending most of my free time taking circus classes (aerial silks, lyra, and German wheel). These classes require a ton of strength in all muscles which is why I think I feel the pain there more then a normal person would. I'm sure with more working out it will stop too.
Within these last two years Dave and I have done so many things that might not have been possible had Dave not been able to receive my Kidney. We went on a cruise, were married (only 3 weeks ago!), went to a ton of concerts and events, hung out with tons of friends, went on multiple weekend trips to places like the beach, dragon*con, Hershey, and wherever else we wanted, and got a dog. Our motto has been "No Rest" because we know first hand that you never know what could happen in life so you might as well do as much as you can while you are able. We hope to continue doing tons of things and that my kidney keeps working well inside Dave!
2 years down, hopefully many more to go!
Beautiful beautiful shots.
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