018. My Struggle As A Kidney Patient Part 11 – Second lease of life

Anybody who goes through an illness or near death experience, truly understands how precious life is and I am no exception.  For two years my life was a roller coaster. Physical pain, emotional turmoil combined with compromised quality of life.  I certainly defied death but I was not really living with dialysis, physical handicap and

017.My Struggle As kidney Patient Part 10: Not Without Them

Reading my journey, I am sure you must have noticed the tremendous support Dinesh and I have received from our family and friends.  Difficult times are true barometer of people who stand by you in your difficult times and I am extremely lucky in this department.  My illness got me closer to people with whom

016. My Struggle As Kidney Patient Part 9: Adjusting with New Kidney

After spending 24 hours in the recovery room, I was shifted to a private room. I was on top of the world, now that things were going to fall in place. To ensure my transplant was a success, the doctors counselled me on the do’s and don’ts after my surgery. 

015.My Struggle As A kidney Patient Part 8: The countdown begins

The 5th of January was decided as the transplant date. My sister and her family came down from the UK in December itself. I was excited at the prospect of getting the transplant done. 

014 My Struggle As A Kidney Patient Part 7: What It Takes To Donate An Organ

My brother decided he will donate his kidney, but both organ donation and transplant are not easy processes.  A number of procedural requirements are involved in it.