Kidney Donor Updates From Home 2

Mike updates Steve on his recovery from home in Westfield, IN. This update includes: Pain Management Issues caused by a Deep Cough and managing the following coughs.

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• Kidney
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• Recovery
• Transplant

[dynomoose]

Mike, You aren't going to become dependent from taking your meds when you are in pain. Please don't cause yourself any unnecessary suffering!

On another note; I would hope that I would be brave enough to give a friend an organ they need. You really are a hero!

[FirehouseMike]

Thanks for your comment dynomoose,

You're correct about not becoming dependent on pain meds in the short period during my recovery. I know the body heals better when it isn't in pain. My Doctor suggested that if I have a high tolerance to pain. I may take Extra Strength Tylenol during the day and save my Narcotic for bedtime meds to get a more comfortable sleep or for those moments when a grandchild or pet impact my wound area. Be a Hero and Sign your Drivers License for Organ Donor, Best Wishes

[FirehouseMike]

Thanks naynay857,

My Doctor didn't have to much compassion about my Surgery area or the fact that I passed a 3/4" blood clot through my urethra after the surgery. (Stephen's Doctor) felt great compassion for me and compared my experiences to both having a 4oz. C-section & 3/4"dia. urethra birth. So I thank you for your comments.

Best wishes,

FirehouseMike (Old guy)

[naynay857]

I think its great that you try not to take the pain meds.Thats how I am too. I know what you mean about where the pain was. I had two c sections and the pain would be above where they cut me.