To those of you who have kept up on Derek and Frankie's condition.
I just wanted to let everyone know that it has been 5 months now since the kidney transplant. Everything is going so well-Thank God!
Derek does lab work every week and UCSF is gradually tapering him off the high dosages of medication. Derek feels very much alive again, Thank You God & Frankie! He's slowly turning back to himself again as regards to his energy level, eating abilities, social level, and of course his temperament. lol I'm so grateful to have my old Derek back!
Frankie is doing awesome too! He was just over the other day and looks just as wonderful as he is! Frankie says he feels no different...Other than he swears he gave Derek his "skinny kidney" for reasons I won't go into! lol
Frankie on the other hand immediately went back home a few weeks after his surgery to No. Carolina to visit his parents and family...So there's been No stopping Frankie.
Since the transplant the guys have already done their Disneyland trip together and had a Wonderful time! Gee, who wouldn't at the happiest place on earth!
Frankie works at Tiffany's in Monterey and What a Small World It truly is! He waited on None Other than Derek's Transplant Surgeon Dr. Nancy Asher in his store! It was quite an honor and experience for Frankie.
Derek is now planning our annual Halloween Costume Party. Derek being the Mastermind that he is at decorating new themes and so forth, keeps trying to out do his previous year. So let's see what he dreams up this year!
That's the Latest and the Greatest news today.
Thanks for your continual support and concerns!
Love all who care,
Mother Nancy
2 comments:
Derek and Family, not sure if you check your blog anymore. Have been following the story and so glad to hear things are good :) When we heard last year that the transplant was successful, we wanted to visit. Just wanted you to know that Jezi is awesome, her new name is Fauna (one of the good fairies from Sleeping Beauty). We love her and she has been such a blessing to our family. Wish I could send a photo this way. You can view my blog and there is a photo there. Our wishes for continued good health! Take care, Sincerely, Vicki, John, Rebecca and Fauna :)
Hi Vicki & Family,
Derek was so excited to read your message! He always wanted to find out about Fauna (Jezi). We're sooo happy that she's doing well, and loved by your family. That means the world to both of us!
Derek got another dog last April, he just needed a companion for his healing process. He couldn't get another Retriever because of having to let Jezi go.
He has a small black mix dog named Bianca.
If you have pictures to send of Fauna, Please DO! We would love to see her full grown now. Thanks for letting us know about her.
Best wishes to you all!
Nancy
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