Ashley’s Take: Medication Time….Medication Time….

Going through a kidney transplant is taxing. Not only taxing for the patient but for the caregivers and immediate family.

Here is a look inside what my caregiver, my wife went through and what sacrifices she continues to make.

“Medication time….

There was a time that this was so overwhelming and stressful to set up for Matt’s weekly medication box. Dosages would change from appointments during the middle of the week…that wouldn’t match the pill bottle….some would stop abruptly from a phone call because something was off with his blood work….or some would change from a daily to a maintenance dose he will take for the rest of his life. I didn’t know the names, dosages, or timing without looking at a sheet with notes. If I messed up…it could be detrimental. 😱

Now 6 mo post op….I know most of them…I know the dosage if I hear the name, I know if it is an AM or PM, I know if it is stopped or continued. I honestly didn’t think the day would ever come. AND I fully understand that someone going through a transplant has to have a support person.

There is no way that Matt would have been able to keep this straight especially with the memory issues some of these drugs have caused. He solely needed to concentrate on healing/resting.

If you know someone who is a caregiver, take 2 seconds to send them a note and ask how they are doing, if they need anything, or just tell them thank you for the work they put in behind the scenes. They often suffer in silence and take on more stress and responsibility than others realize. ❤️“

I greatly appreciate and love her very much!

I love you Ashley!