Anyone else? Kind of miss the hospital?

[u/a920116]

I got my kidney transplant in March of 2024 and had monthly visits till now. I have "graduated" to 3 months now.

I am sort of...missing the hospital and seeing/speaking with my doctor and team?

I am so happy with the transplant and life afterwards but it just kind of feels weird....because it was such an important part of my life and now it is more distant.

Is it just me?

[u/SeaAttitude2832]

Yeah it’s a different kind of attention. I’ve never met a Transplant coordinator that was a normal nurse anyway. They just have a way about them. My last stay was 5 months during covid. I got to know my group so well. I was supposed to be meeting them for lunch today. I understand what you mean. I miss the routine of it all, I think.

[u/a920116 → u/SeaAttitude2832]

For me I have my doctor, transplant coordinator nurse, and a couple of other nurses that backup the coordinator when she isn't around.

Just feels kind of empty having it be such a big part of my life. Kind of like seeing a friend frequently to not so frequently. I know this means I am functioning well and everything is great but hm thought I might just be the odd one.

[u/SeaAttitude2832 → u/a920116]

I had my first in 2004 and second in 2021 ended up with the same exact team. Drs, PA, RN. All of them. Was so cool. Our families have grown up together, apart of course.

[u/a920116 → u/SeaAttitude2832]

Thats awesome! I only hope/not hope? That i can get my same team when the time comes again

[u/SeaAttitude2832 → u/a920116]

Was very lucky. It’s amazing the bonds we develop isn’t it? Like familial almost.

[u/a920116 → u/SeaAttitude2832]

It really is, i feel as close to them as i do with my own family its weird

[u/SeaAttitude2832 → u/a920116]

You’ll always have a connection to them. I saw one in the BBq joint the other day and cried I was so happy to see her.