Greetings- thanks for keeping up with the latest for Patrick's kidney page. Please check back mid-June to read about the results from his upcoming appointment at UNC.... they are going to start testing his DNA, etc, to determine the specifics for finding a match from a donor. Until then, he needs to concentrate on getting as healthy as possible, and it is challenging to stay on that strict CKD diet. Dialysis is keeping him stable, but his kidney function is not improving at all, according to blood and urine tests. After training to be a lunch-time host at Tripps, he had to quit because working at a restaurant turned out to be too demanding. His energy is really drained during dialysis treatments.
Thanks to you all for your support. All of the encouragement has been invaluable to Patrick and to us as a family. We'll keep you informed as we know more.
PS- Patrick celebrates his 26th birthday on April 25. Give him a shout if you can!
Peace, love, and gratitude.
