Kidneys - The Final Chapter, part 2

It is now 5 weeks post surgery. I feel great, mentally, physically. I've had a couple of minor setbacks. One week post surgery it felt like I was coming down with the flu, the tingly sensation on my skin. Although there was no fever or nausea, it lasted about 24 hours. Then on Thanksgiving Day I ate some crab dip, which made my remaining kidney hurt for about 16 hours. It felt like a pulsing ache going through my left kidney every 10 seconds or so. Turns out that shellfish has toxins which normally doesn't hurt people, but with only 1 kidney...

I'm still feeling the glow from the donation, it's such a great feeling. To come full circle I want to meet the recipient and hear his story. That will make this all worthwhile.