January 16, 2009

There isn't much to report this week. Another couple of blood tests on Thursday and the turning in of the 24 hour urine collection bottle. It's hard to remember to use a urinal in the middle of the night! Or so John claims.

One of the main anti-rejection medicines that is used after transplant may cause tremors, shaking of the hands. It is one of the preferred medicine, but we were told that if there was a specific reason, (a painter, for example might want steady hands), there is another drug that could be used. Hair loss is another possible side effect of medications. It might become easy to spot a transplanted person; he's the bald guy that shakes, says John!

Have a good weekend, we'll report in when we know more.

Colleen and John