Kidneys, Kidneys, Kidneys

In this story, you will read about my mother and her kidney faliure. Only one died so, technology she has one kidney working hard. How is she doing today??

Question 1: How were you feeling about the surgery?

Answer: I was nervous like any 9 year old.

Question 2: What was the scariest part of surgery?

Answer: To wake up finding tubes in my stomach.

Question 3: How did your siblings react when they saw you?

Answer 3: I don't know. They weren't allowed for safety reasons.

Question 4: What was the worst part of being in the hospital?

Answer 4: Not being able to get out of bed. I had to go to the restroom in a pan.

Question 5: How long were you in the hospital?

Answer: 2 weeks. Not getting up for 2 weeks is very hard.

Question 6: When you went home, what was it like?

Answer: It was difficult but got easier as I walked around.

Question 7: When you went to school, was it like?

Answer: It was very hard. I had a lot of homework.

Question 8: Did anyone tease you or fell sorry for you?

Answer: People felt sorry for a little while, and no one made fun of me.

Question 9: Do you want to add anything else?

Answer: I think I grew up quicker then any other 9 year old.

Now you know about kidney failure. It proves you can live with one kidney. My momis great and as healthy as ever. Thanks for reading my mom's story.

Sara L.