Everything's OK

I had my appointment with Dr. Linsey yesterday. Basically all is well. Dr. Linsey said that I definitely only have one working kidney. My left kidney is totally nonfunctioning and there is no hope of it ever functioning again. I asked if I will need surgery to have the bad kidney removed and he said no, that it would become scar tissue. Surgical removal of the left kidney would just be a big, risky surgery that is not necessary at this time. The good news was that my right kidney is working very well and I should continue my vegan diet as a vegetarian diet is best for kidney function. WHEW!!!!! Thank you Lord!!!!

In other news, the kids' handmade mother's day gifts were precious and hilarious. They made books entitled, "Beth the Magnificent!" Ryan wrote that in mom's free time she likes to play outside and go shopping, she loves to cook tostadas, and she looks beautiful in her shirt and pants. Kylie wrote that going to Hip Hop class makes her mom happy and mom looks beautiful when wearing her pink gown. Finally, Janie wrote that in her free time, mom likes to sleep and eat peanuts and would love to take a trip to her mom's. The pictures are the best!

Doctor Appointment this Thursday

I completed a battery of tests to determine the extent of the kidney damage caused by the surgery I had in July. Dr. Linsey's (nephrologist) nurse called today saying that Dr. Linsey preferred to see me in his office to discuss test results and he wanted to see me this Thursday. Why in the world would he do that?! Doesn't he understand what I went through last year??? No one ever wants to hear that a doctor would rather discuss test results in person. C'mon!!! Honestly, I know what he's going to tell me. I'm certain he's going to tell me that I lost my left kidney, that it is completely non-functioning. It's not that I'm being negative; truly I'm being realistic. And I'm ok with that, it's not that bad considering what potentially could've happened. I've learned so many things in the last year and 4 months and one thing is to follow my instinct. Intuitively I know exactly what's going on with my body. But the most important thing is to always be grateful. I am so grateful to be where I am today. I got to celebrate mother's day with my family, my beautiful children. What more could a person ask?