Popping in for a quick update to let y'all know today is DISCHARGE DAY!
Patrick was released from the hospital today, and with the help of our fantastic friend Jim Palzer has gotten settled into his apartment at Transplant House - complete with fancy hospital bed that feels like a *real* bed (Patrick says he is going to sleep like a baby tonight).
He is doing quite well, although he still has some concerning leftovers of the trauma he has endured over the last few weeks.
His kidneys are still not 100% but the kidney team does think they will get there over the coming months. Progress is slow but still happening.
Also, Patrick has had high blood pressure, at times 165/100. Again, the doctors at UW say this might have been concerning if Patrick still had his old heart and was still in the throes of end stage heart failure. But after having just received a heart transplant, they are not concerned. I don't know if it will even out, or if they are treating it medicinally, etc. I just don't have a lot of information at this time.
I am attaching a photo of his new besties! Okay, they are his new medicine regimen, but they will be by his side (like a bestie), supporting him (like a bestie), and ever-present and ever-annoying (*ahem* bestie), for the rest of his life.
As Patrick resumes his regular shenanigans I will update everyone on how he's doing. The plan for now is his return by the beginning of August, and continued recovery!
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