This morning, Jenna, Jaydon, and I came down to University Hospital to visit the boys. Upon entering Jackson’s room, we saw he was gone …. only to find him in Brady’s room! It was his second walk of the day :). His pain level is tolerable and his vitals continue to improve beautifully. The next weeks and months he will continue to be watched very closely to make sure his body continues to accept and not reject the new organ gifted to him. Lots of medication, lots of bloodwork, but also lots of progress!
Amazingly just 24 hours after coming out of surgery, Brady was discharged from the hospital. I will upload some pictures which document his brief stay here at University Hospital:
Ironically, I have a friend who works with the kidney doctor who followed Jackson from age 9 months to 18 years, when he graduated from the pediatric world into the adult world of nephrology. I asked my friend to let that doctor know that Jackson had received his new kidney … which, from what I was told, put a big smile on her face.
I am now back at the hospital by Jackson’s bedside, keeping him company. The doctors told us today that he will most likely get to go home Thanksgiving Day! 🙂
So happy that everything went so smoothly! Huge blessings to celebrate on Thanksgiving!
Such a wonderful blessing that your family has been given. Brady with a healthy kidney to give, and Jackson your son who’s body has accepted this gift. Happy Thanksgiving to your family.
Such great news! So happy Brady is already headed home! And Jackson has been up walking…amazing! Thanks for the updates. Love you all!!
Brady, your smile makes me smile.
And I love your sweet blankie????
So happy this transplant was possible and has gone so well. Our Best, Lyndell and Ruth
One down, one more to go. Hoping Jackson is home with you all soon! He is truly courageous. Hugs to all of you.
P.S. tell Brady he is cuter than the sock monkeys on his blanket.
Incredible news! So happy everything went as planned. The medical professionals are so amazing these days. Prayers for both of you tough hombres.